UK
October 19, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 2625
- Format
- 12", Advance
Vinyl pressings
Hot In The City
by Billy Idol · 1982
51 pressings18 countriesPop RockRock
Hot In The City was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Hot In The City
30 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 15 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS P 2625
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
CHSP 2625 A ORLAKEA-Side Runout
CHSP 2625 B ORLAKEB-Side Runout
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 2625
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis
- Format
- 12", Advance
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2625
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHSP 2625 A ORLAKEA-Side Runout
CHSP 2625 B ORLAKEB-Side Runout
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2625
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2625 A-1 CHS 2625 A//1 420 P 4Side A runout -first number etched, second stamped inverted
CHS 2625 B-1 CHS 2625 B//1 420 P 1 1 8Side B runout -first number etched, second stamped inverted
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s50 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Chrysalis X-12012 / Chrysalis X 12012First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Australia | Chrysalis K-8839First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Brazil | Chrysalis 101.8257First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 2605First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | El Salvador | Chrysalis CHR-04First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 104 567 / Chrysalis 104 567-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 600 674 / Chrysalis 600 674-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Chrysalis CHS2625First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Chrysalis CHS 2625First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 12 2625First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-17267First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 600 674 / Chrysalis 600.674First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Chrysalis X-12012First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K 8839First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS-2625First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Chrysalis 2-2-177" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AHot In The City3:30
- BDead On Arrival3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot In The City are there?
51 vinyl pressings of Hot In The City are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1982 and 1988.
When was Hot In The City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, South Africa, Australia and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHS 12 2625, released October 19, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot In The City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 12 2625, CHS P 2625, CHS 2625, CHS 2605) 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 Hot In The City 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.
