UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Quazar QUA 7901
- Format
- 7"
D.J. JackHot House
Vinyl pressings
Hot House
by D.J. Jack · 1988
17 pressings9 countriesHouseElectronic
Hot House was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Hot House
16 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Quazar Records QUAT 9
- Format
- 12"
Germany
June 1988- Label and catalog number
- Quazar INT 125.740Blow Up INT 125.740
- Format
- 12", Partially Mixed, 45 RPM · Clear
- Runout / matrix
DMC 2893 A-1/5-88Runout Groove Side A
DMC 2893 B-1/5-88Runout Groove Side B
C-2893 ACenter Label A
C-2893 BCenter Label B
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VOZT 040
- Format
- 12"
Belgium
1988- Label and catalog number
- Quazar QUAD 127901
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Mixed
- Runout / matrix
QUAD 127901-A-Runout side A, etched
QUAD 127901-B-Runout side B, etched
Belgium
1988- Label and catalog number
- Quazar QUA 7901
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin VOZT 040First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Belgium | Quazar QUAD 127901First year12", 45 RPM, Mixed | 12", 45 RPM, Mixed |
| 1988 | Belgium | Quazar QUA 7901First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Belgium | Quazar QUA 7901First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Belgium | Quazar QUA 7901First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Blow Up INT 110.769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 8573First year12", Mixed | 12", Mixed |
| 1988 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 857312", Mixed, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Mixed, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Italy | Expanded Music EX 47yFirst year12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Principal Records RSS 203First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Spain | Grind B-MX-1120First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8162First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7162First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8162First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Quazar QUA 7901First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AHot House
- BPassion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot House are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Hot House are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Hot House first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Germany, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Quazar QUA 7901.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot House is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use QUA 7901, QUAT 9, INT 125.740, VOZT 040) 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 Hot House 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.