Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 258 673-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
=\ R/S Alsdorf 258673-7-ARunout Side A [Stamped]
R/S Alsdorf 258673-7-BRunout Side B [Stamped]
Bob DylanBand Of The Hand
Vinyl pressings
Band Of The Hand
by Bob Dylan · 1986
24 pressings7 countriesRock
Band Of The Hand was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Band Of The Hand
24 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 258 673-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
UK
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1076
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1076 A//1▽420 T 1 1 5Runout side A
MCA 1076 B//1▽420 T 1 1 5Runout side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1076
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | MCA Records 7-52811First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-23633First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52811First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52811First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-23633First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | MCA Records 258 673-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | MCA Records 258 673-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | MCA Records 258673-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | MCA Records 258673-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1076First year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-23633First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records L33-17118First yearSingle, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | Single, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-52811First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-52811First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-52811 / MCA Records MC 20342First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABand Of The Hand4:38
- BTheme From Joe's Death2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Band Of The Hand are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Band Of The Hand are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Band Of The Hand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is MCA Records 258 673-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Band Of The Hand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 258 673-7, 258 673-0, MCA 1076, MCAT 1076) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, =\ R/S Alsdorf 258673-7-A and R/S Alsdorf 258673-7-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Band Of The Hand 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.
