Netherlands
June 1974- Label and catalog number
- Groovy GR 1207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GR 1207 A//HM 22635-1-YRun-out A-side
GR 1207 B//HM 22636-1-YRun-out B-side
Vinyl pressings
The Hostage
by Donna Summer · 1974
20 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
The Hostage was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Hostage
17 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Netherlands
June 1974- Label and catalog number
- Groovy GR 1207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange Labels
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Groovy GR 1207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A //HM 23161-1-YRunout side A, etched
B //HM 23162-1-YRunout side B, etched
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Groovy GR 1207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
October 4, 1974- Label and catalog number
- People PEO 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PEO 115 A-1A-side runout, etched
PEO 115 B-1B-side runout, etched
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- People PEO 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PEO 115 A-1A-side runout, etched
PEO 115 B-1B-side runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Delta France 811 011First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Delta France 811 011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Delta France 811 011First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 533 / Atlantic ATL 10533 (N)First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10533 / Atlantic ATL 10 533First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Polydor DP-1954First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Lebanon | SLD WB 070First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Lebanon | Delta France 811011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Lebanon | Delta France 811011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Groovy GR 1207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Groovy GR 1207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | People PEO 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Groovy GR 1207First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Groovy GR 1207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | People PEO 115First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Hostage4:14
- BLet's Work Together Now4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hostage are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Hostage are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was The Hostage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Netherlands, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Groovy GR 1207, released June 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hostage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GR 1207, PEO 115, 811 011, ATL 10 533) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GR 1207 A//HM 22635-1-Y and GR 1207 B//HM 22636-1-Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Hostage 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.
