UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CANL 164
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
CherHell On Wheels
Vinyl pressings
Hell On Wheels
by Cher · 1979
29 pressings11 countriesVocalDiscoElectronicPop
Hell On Wheels was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Hell On Wheels
26 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20189
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NBD 20189-AS P-1 AZ J.Runout A side
NBD 20189-BS P-1 AZ JwRunout B side
NBD 20189 ASLabel A side
NBD 20189 BSLabel B side
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 25
- Runout / matrix
NB 2208-AS SM-2 az J sSide A Runout
NB 2208-BS SM-2 az J sSide B Runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
p NB 2208-AS P-2 Az JA-Side Runout Etching
p NB 2208-BS P-2 Az JB-Side Runout Etching
NB 2208 ASA-Side Label
NB 2208 BSB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Casablanca NB 2208First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Casablanca DS 12051First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Casablanca NB 2208First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Philips 6175 022First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Philips 9198 481First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Philips 6175 022First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Philips SFL-2480First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Philips SFL-2480First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Casablanca 3003 / Casablanca NBD-20189First year12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | Mexico | Casablanca 3003 / Casablanca NBD-20189First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Mexico | Casablanca S/N 151First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Philips 6175 022First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Casablanca CANL 164First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Casablanca CAN 164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Casablanca CAN 164First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Casablanca 6175 0227", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Argentina | Casablanca 6175 0227", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Peru | Casablanca F-CAS 0900124.97", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHell On Wheels7:13
- BGit Down (Guitar Groupie)7:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hell On Wheels are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Hell On Wheels are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Hell On Wheels first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Casablanca CANL 164.
How do I tell if my copy of Hell On Wheels is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CANL 164, CAN 164, NBD 20189, NB 2208) 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 Hell On Wheels 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.
