UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-X 8071
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Del ShannonHats Off To Del Shannon
Vinyl pressings
Hats Off To Del Shannon
by Del Shannon · 1962
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockRockPop
Hats Off To Del Shannon was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Hats Off To Del Shannon
7 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 3 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-X 8071
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ACEL 2922Label, side A
ACEL 2923Label, side B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-X 8071
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-X 8071
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ACEL-2922-1BStamped, side A dead wax.
ACEL-2923-2B KTStamped, side B dead wax.
ACEL 2922Label, side A
ACEL 2923Label, side B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-X 8071
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAA 8071
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | London Records HAA 8071First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-X 6267First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | London Records HA-X 8071First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | London Records HA-X 8071First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | London Records HA-X 8071First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | London Records HA-X 8071First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | London Records HA-X 8071First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | London Records HA-X 8071LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Line Records LLP 5045 / Line Records LLP 5045 ASLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Impact IMLP 4.00252LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Swiss Maid
- A2Cry Myself To Sleep
- A3Ginny In The Mirror
- A4You Never Talked About Me
- A5Don't Gild The Lily, Lily
- A6I Won't Be There
- B1Hats Off To Larry
- B2The Answer To Everything
- B3Hey Little Girl
- B4I'm Gonna Move On
- B5I Don't Care Anymore
- B6So Long Baby
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hats Off To Del Shannon are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hats Off To Del Shannon are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1982.
When was Hats Off To Del Shannon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is London Records HA-X 8071.
How do I tell if my copy of Hats Off To Del Shannon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HA-X 8071, HAA 8071, HAM-X 6267) 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 Hats Off To Del Shannon 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.
