US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pi Kappa Records PK-608
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PK-608-A (-2) STEREO [lathe]A-Side Runout
PK-608-B (-2) STEREO [lathe]B-Side Runout
CalenderHypertension
Vinyl pressings
Hypertension
by Calender · 1975
13 pressings10 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Hypertension was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Hypertension
13 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 488
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p BDAS-488-A e 1A-Side Runout Etching
p BDAS-488-B-B eB-Side Runout Etching
BDAS 488 AA-Side Label
BDAS 488 BB-Side Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA-488-N
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BDAS-488-A (2) MR 97728A-side runout, variant 1
BDAS-488-B (2) MR 97728-XB-side runout, variant 1
BDAS-488-A ① MR △97728 DCA-side runout, variant 2
BDAS-488-B ② MR △97728-X DCB-side runout, variant 2
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- All Platinum 6146 308
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6146308 1F //1 ∇ 420 04 11 3Runout groove A-side, stamped
6146308 2F //1 ∇ 420 04 11 2Runout groove B-side, stamped
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6146 418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6146 418 1A
6146 418 2B
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6146 418
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6146-418ASide A
6146-418BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Philips 6146 418First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | Philips 6146 418First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Belgium | Philips 6146 418First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Brazil | Philips 6146 418First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | All Platinum AP 2359First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Greece | Philips 6146418First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Ireland | All Platinum 6146 308First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Philips 6146418 / Philips 6146 418First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philips 6146 418First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | UK | All Platinum 6146 308First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Pi Kappa Records PK-608First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Buddah Records BDA 488First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Buddah Records BDA-488-NFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHypertension (Part 1)3:25
- BHypertension (Part 2)2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hypertension are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hypertension are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Hypertension first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Pi Kappa Records PK-608.
How do I tell if my copy of Hypertension is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PK-608, BDA 488, BDA-488-N, 6146 308) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PK-608-A (-2) STEREO [lathe] and PK-608-B (-2) STEREO [lathe]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hypertension 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.