US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 7203
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
7203-1
7203-2
DaytonHot Fun In The Summertime
Vinyl pressings
Hot Fun In The Summertime
by Dayton · 1982
11 pressings2 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Hot Fun In The Summertime 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 Hot Fun In The Summertime
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Liberty B-1468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-45-22353-E-Z-5 MASTERDISK BK —◁A-Side Runout Etching
S-45-22354-E-Z-5 MASTERDISK BK —◁B-Side Runout Etching
22353-EA-Side Label
22354-EB-Side Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-8601
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty B-1468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-1468S-45-Z2-353-E-3 [MASTERDISK] BK OA-Side Runout, extched, except [stamped]
B-1468-S-45-22354-E-Z-3 [MASTERDISK] BK OB-Side Runout , extched, except [stamped]
22353-EA-Side Label
22354-EB-Side Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty B-1468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1468 S-45-22353-E-Z-1· * MASTERDISK BKA-Side Runout Etching
1468 S-45-22354-E-Z-2· * MASTERDISK BKB-Side Runout Etching
22353-EA-Side Label
22354-EB-Side Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty SP-221
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP-1-221-2-1
SP-2-221-2-1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Liberty 12UP 655First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Liberty UP655First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Liberty 7203First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Liberty SP-221First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Liberty SPRO-9160First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Liberty B-1468First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records V-8601First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Liberty P-B-1468First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Liberty B-1468First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9159 / Capitol Records SPRO-9160First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Liberty B-1468First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHot Fun In The Summertime5:21
- BHot Fun In The Summertime (7" Single Version)3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Fun In The Summertime are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hot Fun In The Summertime are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Hot Fun In The Summertime first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK. One of them is Liberty 7203.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Fun In The Summertime is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7203, B-1468, V-8601, SP-221) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7203-1 and 7203-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Fun In The Summertime 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.