France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 620085Barclay 620 085
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A BAR 620085 A CIDIS Λ1Runout side A stamped; A and Λ1 etched
A BAR 620085 B CIDIS Λ4Runout side B stamped; A and Λ4 etched
Barry BlueMiss Hit And Run
Vinyl pressings
Miss Hit And Run
by Barry Blue · 1974
12 pressings8 countriesGlamRock
Miss Hit And Run was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Miss Hit And Run
12 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 8 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1364
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
20 BELL 1364 A-1 Made in Germany 3 BELL 1̶3̶6̶7̶ A-1UEtched / stamped runout, side A - variant 1
BELL 1364 B-3 Made in Germany 2 20 BELL 1364 B-3UEtched / stamped runout, side B - variant 1
20 BELL 1364 A-1 Made in Germany 2 BELL 1̶3̶6̶7̶ A-1UEtched / stamped runout, side A - variant 2
BELL 1364 B-3 Made in Germany 2 20 BELL 1364 B-3UEtched / stamped runout, side B - variant 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1364
- Format
- 7", Single · Push Out Centre
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 1364
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 prong centre
- Runout / matrix
BELL (1367) crossed out A - 1U 20 BELL 1364 A - 1 3 Made in GermanyRunout side A etched
BELL 1364 B - 3U BELL 1364 B - 3 2 Made in GermanyRunout side B etched
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1364
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Barclay 620085 / Barclay 620 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 265First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Bell Records Bell 1364First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1364First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Bell Records 2008 265First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Bell Records 2008 265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Bell Records 20 08 265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1364First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1364First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1364First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records 1364First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMiss Hit And Run3:15
- BHeads In Win, Tails You Loose3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Miss Hit And Run are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Miss Hit And Run are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Miss Hit And Run first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Barclay 620085.
How do I tell if my copy of Miss Hit And Run is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 620085, BELL 1364, 1364, 2008 265) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A BAR 620085 A CIDIS Λ1 and A BAR 620085 B CIDIS Λ4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Miss Hit And Run on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.