Vinyl pressings
by Blood, Sweat And Tears · 1970
Hi-De-Ho was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
33 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 20 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.
Version 1: J ZSS153890-1A pA side deadwax - stamped
Version 1: ZSS153891-1A pB side deadwax - stamped
Version 2: z ZSS153890-1B pA side deadwax - stamped
Version 2: v ZSS153891-1B pB side deadwax - stamped
ZSS153890-1KStamped Runout A variant 1
ZSS153891-1AA S-IStamped Runout B variant 1
ZSS153890-1AA sssRunout side A variant 2
ZSS153891-1AA sssRunout side B variant 2
ZSS153891-1E T1Side A - stamped, T1 - etched
ZSS153890-1E T1Side B - stamped, T1 - etched
ZSS 153890Label Side A
ZSS 153891Label Side B
ZSS 153890-1B pSide A Runout Stamped
ZSS 153891-1B pSide B Runout Stamped
ZSS153890-1D pAlt. A side deadwax - stamped
ZSS153891-1C pAlt. B side deadwax - stamped
ZSS 153890-1E T1Runout - A Side
ZSS 153891-1E T1Runout - B Side
ZSS 153890-1H TRunout - A Side (variant 2)
ZSS 153891-1E TIIIRunout - B Side (variant 2)
JZSP153892-1C pA side deadwax - stamped
J ZSS153890-1A pB side deadwax - stamped
JZSP 153892A side label
JZSS 153890B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | CBS 22.258First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Australia | CBS BA-221763First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia 4-45204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | CBS 5137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5137First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Greece | CBS BA 301284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | India | CBS 4-45204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | Columbia S5137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | CBS 5137First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 82075First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 82075First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 5137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 5137 / CBS 4-45204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 5137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Singapore & Malaysia | CBS 2-6357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
35 vinyl pressings of Hi-De-Ho are listed here, from 21 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia 4-45204, released July 15, 1970.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-45204, S 5137, 22.258, BA-221763) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Version 1: J ZSS153890-1A p and Version 1: ZSS153891-1A p. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
