Denmark
July 1960- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5154
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Bill Haley And His CometsHawk
Vinyl pressings
Hawk
by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1960
10 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Hawk was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Hawk
10 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
April 1960- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5154
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CX 50589-1 A1 RA side runout
CX-50590-2 A1 RB side runout
C50589A side label
C50590B side label
US
April 1960- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5154
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CX 50589 1A I A1runout A, stamped
CX 50590 1A I A1runout B, stamped
C50589label A
C50590label B
US
April 1960- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5154
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CX 50589runout A, stamped
CX 50590runout B, stamped
C50,589label A
C50,590label B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 5154
- Format
- 7"
US
April 1960- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5154
- Format
- 7", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 9-5154First year7" | 7" |
| 1960 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W B 5154First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 5154First year7" | 7" |
| 1960 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5154First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5154First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5154First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5154First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | Warner Bros. Records 5154First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records A-5154First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records 5154First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AHawk2:18
- BChick Safari2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hawk are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hawk are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Hawk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Denmark, US, UK, Germany and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 5154, released July 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Hawk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5154, WB 5154, A-5154, 9-5154) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hawk 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.
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