Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 609 738
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 609738 A-1/1-88Runout side A
DM 609738 B-1/1-88Runout side B
Boys From BrazilHot Stuff
Vinyl pressings
Hot Stuff
by Boys From Brazil · 1988
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Hot Stuff was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Stuff
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 109 738
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109738 A-1/1-88Runout side A stamped
DM DS 109738 B-1/1-88Runout side B stamped
S 109 738 ALabel side A
S 109 738 BLabel side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VE-7002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
VE 7002 A SP1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK SRC A&MA Side Runout
VE 7002 B SP1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK SRC A&MB Side Runout
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VV-7202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VV-7202-ALabel Side A
VV-7202-BLabel Side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VE-7002
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Australasia
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor TDS 477
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
609.916AA Side
609.916BB Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | RCA Victor TDS 477First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Canada | Vendetta Records VE-7002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Ariola 609 738First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Ariola 109 738First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Ariola 609 916First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Ariola 609738-R12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Germany | BMG Ariola München GmbH 609 738First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1988 | Spain | Grind B-MX-1118First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE-7002First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE-7002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VV-7202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHot Stuff5:35
- B1Still Loving You4:20
- B2Hot Stuff (Radio Version)3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Stuff are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hot Stuff are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Hot Stuff first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Ariola 609 738.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Stuff is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 609 738, 109 738, VE-7002, VV-7202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 609738 A-1/1-88 and DM 609738 B-1/1-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Stuff 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.