US
June 11, 1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4581A&M Records SP-4581
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P AM SP 4897 P5 ARunout, side A
P AM SP 4898 P5 BRunout, side B
SP-4897Label, side A
SP-4898Label, side B
Vinyl pressings
A Kind Of Hush
by Carpenters · 1976
60 pressings30 countriesPop RockRockPop
A Kind Of Hush was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 A Kind Of Hush
40 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 26 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4898A&M Records SP-3197
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM 4897 S1-A B1 S2Side A etched
AM 4898 S2-B D1 S2Side B etched
SP-4897Side A label
SP-4898Side B label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4581A&M Records SP 4581
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 4897 P5Runout Side A, Etched, Variant 1
AM SP 4898 P5Runout Side B, Etched, Variant 1
p AM SP 4897 P5Runout Side A, Etched [p, Stamped], Variant 2
p AM SP 4897 P7Runout Side B, Etched [p, Stamped], Variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4581A&M Records SP-4581
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T3 AM SP 4897 T2 ⋀ 3Side A runout, variant 1
T3 AM SP 4898 T2 A 1 3Side B runout, variant 1
T1 AM SP 4897 T2 BSide A runout, variant 2
T3 AM SP 4898 T2 A 3Side B runout, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4581A&M Records SP 4581
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP.4581 ARunout Groove Etching Side A
SP.4581 BRunout Groove Etching
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4581A&M Records SP 4581
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM SP.4897 M3 MR △ 20973 (3)Runout Etching Side A, MR inside circle stamped
AM SP 4898 M3 MR △ 20973-X (16)Runout Etching Side B, MR inside circle stamped
SP-4897Label Side A
SP-4898Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 60 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s53 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | A&M Records 9155First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | A&M Records L 35872First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Brazil | A&M Records SA&M 2177 / A&M Records SA&M-2177First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4581 / A&M Records SP 4581First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4581 / A&M Records SP-4581First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4581 / A&M Records SP-4581LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4581 / A&M Records SP-4581First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Colombia | A&M Records AMS 5123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | A&M Records 985 035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | A&M Records 27 400 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | A&M Records 65 355LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1976 | Germany | A&M Records 27 400 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | A&M Records AMLK 64581 / A&M Records AMLH 64581First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Guatemala | A&M Records SP-4581First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | India | A&M Records SP 4581First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records C25Y3120LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | A&M Records 00602557404975LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2017 | US | A&M Records B002634401 / UMeLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | A&M Records SP-4581LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Taiwan | Tshaw Yang Records TP-3541LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | A&M Records AMID 117LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | A&M Records SP-4581 / A&M Records SP 4581LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1There's A Kind Of Hush2:57
- A2You3:45
- A3Sandy3:38
- A4Goofus3:32
- A5Can't Smile Without You3:26
- B1I Need To Be In Love3:47
- B2One More Time3:30
- B3Boat To Sail3:29
- B4I Have You3:25
- B5Breaking Up Is Hard To Do2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Kind Of Hush are there?
60 vinyl pressings of A Kind Of Hush are listed here, from 30 countries, released between 1976 and 2017.
When was A Kind Of Hush first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records SP 4581, released June 11, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of A Kind Of Hush is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 4581, SP-4898, SP-4581, AMLK 64581) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AM SP 4897 P5 A and P AM SP 4898 P5 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Kind Of Hush 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.
