US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 6737-1-RD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
[ARC logo] B-29167 1-1 6737•1•RDA △ 18252 F/W¢Side A etched runout code
6737•1•RD•B [ARC logo]B-29168 △18252-X 1-1Side B etched runout code
Buster Poindexter And His Banshees Of BlueHot Hot Hot
Vinyl pressings
Hot Hot Hot
by Buster Poindexter And His Banshees Of Blue · 1987
26 pressings12 countriesBreakbeatHouseElectronicPop
Hot Hot Hot was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Hot Hot
20 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 10 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- BMG 5357-7RCA 5357-7-R
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
5357·7·RA-1 // F/W ¢A runout
5357·7·RB-1B runout
5357-7-R-AA label
5357-7-R-BB label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 5357-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Promo
- Runout / matrix
5357∙7∙RA F/W¢Side A, etched
5357∙7∙RA F/W¢Side B, etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 6737-1-RD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6737.1.RD.A- F/w ¢ EMWSide A runout
6737.1.RD.B EMWSide B runout
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 6737-1-RDRCA Victor 6737-1-RDAB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6737·1· RD ·A F/W ¢ EMWRunout, Side A, Etched
6737·1· RD ·B EMWRunout, Side B, Etched
6737-1-RD-ALabel Side A
6737-1-RD-BLabel Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 5357-7-RAA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | RCA Victor TDS 440First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | RCA 5357-7-RFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | RCA Victor 6737-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | RCA 8055086First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Greece | RCA RCLP 4104 / RCA 496086 5First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | RCA PB 49607First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Italy | RCA PB 49607First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | RCA PT 49608First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | UK | RCA PB 49581First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | UK | RCA Victor PT 49582 / BMG PT 49582First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | RCA Victor PT 49582 DJ / BMG PT 49582 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | RCA PT 49582 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK & Europe | RCA PT 49608First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | US | RCA Victor 6737-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | RCA Victor 6737-1-RD / RCA Victor 6737-1-RDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | RCA 07863-64383-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Hot Hot Hot (New Club Mix) (English, Lyric)5:48
- A2Hot Hot Hot (Radio Edit)3:45
- B1Hot Hot Hot (Caliente Dub Mix)4:58
- B2Hot Hot Hot (Spanish Club Mix)5:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Hot Hot are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Hot Hot Hot are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1987 and 1995.
When was Hot Hot Hot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Europe, Australasia and more. One of them is RCA Victor 6737-1-RD.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Hot Hot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6737-1-RD, 5357-7, 5357-7-RAA, PB 49581) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [ARC logo] B-29167 1-1 6737•1•RDA △ 18252 F/W¢ and 6737•1•RD•B [ARC logo]B-29168 △18252-X 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Hot Hot 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.