Europe
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59 327
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
59327 A ℗ 1969Side A runout
59327 B ℗ 1969Side B runout
Barry RyanThe Hunt
Vinyl pressings
The Hunt
by Barry Ryan · 1969
19 pressings15 countriesPop RockRock
The Hunt was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 The Hunt
16 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Europe
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59 327
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2 ℗ 1969 H9 ♢Z 00 059237=3 S1 24 Made in AustriaRunout side A, stamped
2 ℗ 1969 H9 ♢Z 00 059237 S2 24 Made in AustriaRunout side B, stamped
UK
September 1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 56348
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
September 1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 56348
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
56348 A//2
56348 B//2
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor NH-56348
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
56348-ALabel Side A
56348-BLabel Side B
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 541.059
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Polydor NH-56348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Polydor 541.059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Europe | Polydor 59 327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Europe | Polydor 59 327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Polydor 421 478 / Polydor 421.478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 59 327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 59 327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR 20-108First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR 20108 / Ricordi International SIR 20-108First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Mexico | Polydor PO-45-41First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Polydor 56348First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | Polydor 59 327First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Spain | Polydor 60 069First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Switzerland | Polydor 59 327 / Polydor 59327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 56348First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Polydor DP 16827", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Polydor 593277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Portugal | Polydor 59 3277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Hunt
- BNo Living Without Her Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hunt are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Hunt are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was The Hunt first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Europe, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 59 327.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hunt is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 59 327, 56348, NH-56348, 541.059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 59327 A ℗ 1969 and 59327 B ℗ 1969. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Hunt 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.