Vinyl pressings
by Deep Purple · 1969
Hallelujah was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
23 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 12 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.
SHAR 5006 A-1UA Side runout, stamped, variant 1
SHAR 5006 B-1B Side runout, stamped, variant 1
SHAR 5006 A-1U A KT 1A Side runout, stamped, variant 2
SHAR 5006 B-1 M KT 1B Side runout, stamped, variant 2
SHAR 5006 A-1UA Side
SHAR 5006 B-1B Side
MR logoStamped in runouts
(7797)Side A Label
(7798)Side B Label
DCT 7797A-side
DCT 7798
7797-2 T1 DCTSide A Runout scribed
7798-1 T1 DCTSide B Runout scribed
7797Side A Label
7798Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | Harvest 1184First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Argentina | Harvest 1184First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Polydor 541.052First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Harvest 2C 006-90510 M / Harvest 2 C006-90510 MFirst year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Harvest 2C 006-90510 M / Harvest 2 C006-90510 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Harvest 3C 006-90510 M / Harvest HAR 5006First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Italy | Harvest 3C 006-90510 M / Harvest HAR 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006.90510 MFirst year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Parlophone HAR.5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Turkey | Disko DLS 6018 / Disko SHAR 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Harvest 1C 006-90 510First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | Harvest HAR 8868First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Harvest HAR 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Harvest HAR 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Harvest HAR 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Mexico | Capitol Records 66217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Harvest 1C 006-90 5107", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Capitol Records 66217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
26 vinyl pressings of Hallelujah are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1969 and 1977.
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Harvest HAR 5006, released July 25, 1969.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HAR 5006, T-1537, 1C 006-90 510, HAR 8868) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHAR 5006 A-1U and SHAR 5006 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
