UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Hannibal Records HNBL 1311
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HNBL 1311 A 380 DEFUNKT A POLYGRAMSide A runout
HNBL 1311 B 380 DEFUNKT B POLYGRAMSide B runout
DefunktThermonuclear Sweat
Vinyl pressings
Thermonuclear Sweat
by Defunkt · 1982
14 pressings10 countriesJazz-RockJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
Thermonuclear Sweat 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 Thermonuclear Sweat
11 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Belgium
1982- Label and catalog number
- Hannibal Records HNBL 1311
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HNBL - 1311 - A 2ZSide A etched
HNBL - 1311 - B 3ZSide B etched
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Hannibal Records HNBL 1311
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Hannibal Records 6313 382
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
036 6313382 1 380 POLYGRAMstamped on A side
036 6313382 2 380 POLYGRAMstamped on B side
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Hannibal Records 6.25130 YPHannibal Records 6.25130
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6.25130-01-1Side A
6.25130-01-2Side B
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Hannibal Records 6.25130 AOHannibal Records 6.25130
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0 C - 6 25130 - 01 - 1 / 1 Lt-B-IIRunout side A
0 C - 6 25130 - 01 - 2 / 1 Lt-B-IIRunout side B
6.25 130-01-1Label side A
6.25 130-01-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Hannibal Records HNBL 1311First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Hannibal Records HNBL 1311First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Hannibal Records 6313 382First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Hannibal Records 6.25130 YP / Hannibal Records 6.25130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Hannibal Records 6.25130 AO / Hannibal Records 6.25130First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Hannibal Records HNBL 1311 / Inelco HNBL 1311First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Hannibal Records HNBL 1311 / Hannibal Records VR 22581First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Hannibal Records 76.27 434 / Hannibal Records 6.25130 YPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Hannibal Records 53-017 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Hannibal Records HNBL 1311First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | USA & Canada | Hannibal Records HNBL 1311First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Hannibal Records YX-7327-HBLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Hannibal Records 6.25130 BL / Hannibal Records 6.25 130LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Hannibal Records HNBL 1311LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Illusion5:33
- A2I Tried To Live Alone5:08
- A3Cocktail Hour (Blue Bossa)3:26
- A4Ooh Baby6:05
- B1Avoid The Funk4:26
- B2Big Bird (Au Private)2:07
- B3For The Love Of Money5:54
- B4Believing In Love7:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thermonuclear Sweat are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Thermonuclear Sweat are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Thermonuclear Sweat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Belgium, Canada, France and more. One of them is Hannibal Records HNBL 1311.
How do I tell if my copy of Thermonuclear Sweat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HNBL 1311, 6313 382, 6.25130 YP, 6.25130 AO) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HNBL 1311 A 380 DEFUNKT A POLYGRAM and HNBL 1311 B 380 DEFUNKT B POLYGRAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thermonuclear Sweat 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.