Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Matra SPEC-1208
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Carol JianiHit 'N' Run Lover (MDR Version) / Mercy (Remix)
Vinyl pressings
Hit 'N' Run Lover (MDR Version) / Mercy (Remix)
by Carol Jiani · 1981
12 pressings3 countriesDiscoElectronic
Hit 'N' Run Lover was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Hit 'N' Run Lover
2 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year. 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.
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Matra SPEC-1208
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SPEC 1208 A MA-S A-CRC EL TSide A
SPEC 1208 B MA-6A CRC DM ELSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Matra SPEC-1208First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | Matra SPEC-1208First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | Maxi MX-005912", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 3454 / Rams Horn Records 345412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 345412" | 12" |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 345412" | 12" |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 345412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-1208 / Matra SPEC-120812", Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-120812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-120812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-120812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Canada | Black Sun SPEC-120812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHit 'N' Run Lover (MDR Version)9:35
- BMercy (Remix)8:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hit 'N' Run Lover are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hit 'N' Run Lover are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1981 and 1986.
When was Hit 'N' Run Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Canada. One of them is Matra SPEC-1208.
How do I tell if my copy of Hit 'N' Run Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPEC-1208) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hit 'N' Run Lover 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.
