US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89954
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SPC logo] STA-43566-2 1-1 MASTERDISK "T"Runout side A
"T" MASTERDISK-STA-43567-1 1-1 SPRunout side B
ST-A-43566-SPLabel side A
ST-A-43567-SPLabel side B
ChicHangin'
Vinyl pressings
Hangin'
by Chic · 1982
27 pressings14 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Hangin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Hangin'
25 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 14 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89954
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · AR
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 371
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP ST-DM-43566-2 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout A side
SP ST-DM-43568-2 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout B side
ST-DM-43566-SPLabel A side
ST-DM-43568-SPLabel B side
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89954
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89954
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89954
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Atlantic 7-89954First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Benelux | Atlantic 78.9954-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Brazil | Atlantic 10.163First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Atlantic 789954-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Atlantic 78.9914-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Italy | Atlantic 7 899547First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Atlantic 78.9914-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Atlantic 78.9954-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Atlantic 789954First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Atlantic 0-789914First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-0228First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Atlantic 78.9954-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Atlantic 78 9898-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Atlantic 78 9898-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Atlantic A 9898 / Atlantic 789898-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHangin'3:35
- BChic (Everybody Say)4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hangin' are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Hangin' are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Hangin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Atlantic 7-89954.
How do I tell if my copy of Hangin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-89954, DMD 371, A 9898, A 9898T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SPC logo] STA-43566-2 1-1 MASTERDISK "T" and "T" MASTERDISK-STA-43567-1 1-1 SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hangin' 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.
