Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK 1C 006-95 484
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
95 484 A-1Runout stamped side A
95 484 B-1Runout stamped side B
CCSHurricane Coming
Vinyl pressings
Hurricane Coming
by CCS · 1974
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Hurricane Coming was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Hurricane Coming
10 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
April 26, 1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
April 26, 1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 172 A-1Runout (Stamped) Side A
YRAK 172 B-1Runout (Stamped) Side B
Australia
June 24, 1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK-10483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ireland
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 172 A-1 2Runout stamped side A
CHRIS P1Runout hand etched side A
YRAK 172 A-1Runout stamped side B
New Zealand
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
95 484 A-1Runout stamped side A
95 484 B-1Runout stamped side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-95 484First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Ireland | RAK RAK 172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RAK RAK172First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RAK RAK172First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Rhodesia | RAK 1008 JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | RAK RAK 1008 JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Sweden | RAK RAK 172First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | RAK RAK 172First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | RAK RAK 172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | RAK RAK-10483First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHurricane Coming3:13
- BDragster3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hurricane Coming are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hurricane Coming are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Hurricane Coming first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, Australia, Ireland and more. One of them is RAK 1C 006-95 484.
How do I tell if my copy of Hurricane Coming is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-95 484, RAK 172, RAK-10483, RAK172) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 95 484 A-1 and 95 484 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hurricane Coming 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.
