Germany
October 26, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 208 687
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 208687 A 1/9-87 IIRunout side A
DM 208687 B 1/9-87 IIRunout side B
S 208 687 ALabel side A
S 208 687 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Like A Hurricane
by C.C. Catch · 1987
19 pressings13 countriesSynth-popEuro-DiscoElectronicPop
Like A Hurricane 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 Like A Hurricane
9 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 8 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 36 205-3
- Format
- LP, Album · Sonderauflage Sonocord
- Runout / matrix
S 208 687add. cat.nr. on labels
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- Three Eggs THREE EGGS 6028
- Format
- LP, Album
Hong Kong
1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 208687630
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
208687630 ALabel side A
208687630 BLabel side B
Hungary
1987- Label and catalog number
- Gong SLPXL 37171
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLPXL 37171-A I P HPRunout of Side A, stamped
SLPXL 37171-B I P HPRunout of Side B, stamped
Israel
1987- Label and catalog number
- Hed-Arzi BAN 208 687Arton Records BAN 208687
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Hansa 14 943 5LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Germany | Hansa 36 205-3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Hansa 208 687LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Greece | Three Eggs THREE EGGS 6028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Hong Kong | Hansa 208687630First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Hungary | Gong SLPXL 37171First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Israel | Hed-Arzi BAN 208 687 / Arton Records BAN 208687First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Philippines | Hansa AHA-9557 / Hansa 208 687First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Hansa 208687 / Ariola 5C 208687First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Hansa 208 687First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Bolivia | RCA RLP-227LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12409LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12409LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Korea | Seoul Records SHPR-013 / Hansa 208 687LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Russia | 80 Latituderecords 80LTLP-206LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Good Guys Only Win In Movies (Long Version)5:42
- A2Like A Hurricane3:13
- A3Smoky Joe's Café3:41
- A4Are You Man Enough3:36
- A5Don't Be A Hero3:32
- B1Soul Survivor (Long Version)5:13
- B2Midnight Gambler (Long Version)4:29
- B3Don't Wait Too Long3:22
- B4Dancing In Shadows3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like A Hurricane are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Like A Hurricane are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1987 and 2025.
When was Like A Hurricane first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary and more. One of them is Hansa 208 687, released October 26, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Like A Hurricane is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 208 687, 36 205-3, THREE EGGS 6028, 208687630) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 208687 A 1/9-87 II and DM 208687 B 1/9-87 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Like A Hurricane 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.
