US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mira Records LPS-3003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Coleman HawkinsThe Hawk And The Hunter
Vinyl pressings
The Hawk And The Hunter
by Coleman Hawkins · 1965
21 pressings8 countriesJazz
The Hawk And The Hunter was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Hawk And The Hunter
7 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mira Records LP-3003Mira Records LP 3003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
65-1053-A ARC 3-1-6Side A runout, etched
65-1053-B ARC 3-1-69Side B runout, etched
65-1053-ASide A label
65-1053-BSide B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mira Records LP-3003Mira Records LP 3003
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
65-1053-A ARC 3-1-6Side A runout, etched
65-1053-B ARC 3-1-69Side B runout, etched
65-1053-ASide A label
65-1053-BSide B label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Hearts AHM 174
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Hearts ZAHM 174Mira Records LP 3003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMZ-3132-IGSide A runout, etched
AMZ-3133-IGSide B runout, etched
ZAHM 174 AMZ 3132Side A label
ZAHM 174 AMZ 3133Side B label
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mira Records LP-3003Mira Records LP 3003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Mira Records LP-3003 / Mira Records LP 3003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Japan | Fontana SFON-7059 / Mira Records LPS-3003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AHM 174First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Ace Of Hearts ZAHM 174 / Mira Records LP 3003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mira Records LPS-3003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mira Records LP-3003 / Mira Records LP 3003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mira Records LP-3003 / Mira Records LP 3003First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AHM 174LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | XTRA XTRA 1119LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1971 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-252LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Napoleon NLP 11051LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | Acción AC-40.012 / Acción AC 40.012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Phonic PHL 5513 / Selector PHL 5513LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | France | Jazz Legacy 23 / Jazz Legacy JL. 73LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | From The Jazz Vault JV 103LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Phoenix 10 PHX314LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Opus Jazz OJC-20002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | UpFront Records UPF-119LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Sesac Recordings N 5801/01LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | UpFront Records UPF-119LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | UpFront Records UPF-119LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Easy Walker2:51
- A2Traumerei2:38
- A3All The Time2:23
- A4Lazy Butterfly2:51
- A5Not Quite Night2:58
- A6Pebbles2:32
- B1I Knew Dana2:24
- B2Lullaby3:23
- B3Hawk Talk2:26
- B4Misty Morning2:44
- B5Lonely Tenor2:57
- B6Whisper To Me3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hawk And The Hunter are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Hawk And The Hunter are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1965 and 1981.
When was The Hawk And The Hunter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is Mira Records LPS-3003.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hawk And The Hunter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPS-3003, LP-3003, AHM 174, ZAHM 174) 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 The Hawk And The Hunter 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.
