US
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 5179
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAS - 5179 A - 1A A [illegible]Side A
UAS - 5179 B - 10 [illegible]Side B
UAS - 5179 A : 1ESide A - variant
UAS - 5179 B : 1ESide B - variant
Dominic FrontiereHang 'Em High (Original Motion Picture Score)
Vinyl pressings
Hang 'Em High (Original Motion Picture Score)
by Dominic Frontiere · 1968
14 pressings8 countriesSoundtrackScoreStage & Screen
Hang 'Em High was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Hang 'Em High
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 7 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 5179
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAS 5179 A · 1ESide A, etched
UAS · 5179 B ·1ESide B, etched
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records ULP 1204
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SULP 1204
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 5179
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAS 5179 A-1E A 2Side A runout
UAS 5179 B-1D 2Side B runout
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 69 178 IUnited Artists Records UAS (6) 69 178 I
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UAS 5179 A 1E UAS 69 178 AA-Side Runout Etching
UAS 5179 B 1E UAS 69 178 BB-Side Runout Etching
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | United Artists Records UAS 5179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 69 178 I / United Artists Records UAS (6) 69 178 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Italy | United Artists Records UAS 9014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Netherlands | United Artists Records MGUA S - 9482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | United Artists Records ULP 1204First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | United Artists Records SULP 1204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | United Artists Records UAS 5179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | United Artists Records UAS 5179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Venezuela | United Artists Records UAS-5179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-1435LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-1435LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-1435LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | United Artists Records NAS 1244LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | United Artists Records UAS 5179LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hang 'Em High2:56
- A2Rachel (Love Theme)3:00
- A3Tumbleweed Wagon4:15
- A4Bordello1:37
- A5I'll Get 'Em Myself3:00
- B1Rachel (Love Theme)2:34
- B2Hang 'Em High (Reprise)2:02
- B3It's No Deal3:25
- B4They Took Me3:00
- B5Hang 'Em High2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hang 'Em High are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hang 'Em High are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1968 and 1986.
When was Hang 'Em High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 5179.
How do I tell if my copy of Hang 'Em High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 5179, ULP 1204, SULP 1204, UAS 69 178 I) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAS - 5179 A - 1A A [illegible] and UAS - 5179 B - 10 [illegible]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hang 'Em High 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.