US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-338S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T6-338S1-E5RS-7605-1-03B IIRunout, side A, etched
T6-338S1-E5RS-7606-2-03A 6 IIRunout, side B, etched
E5RS-7605-1Label, side A
E5RS-7606-2Label, side A
Vinyl pressings
The Hit Man
by Eddie Kendricks · 1975
17 pressings12 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Hit Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Hit Man
16 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-338S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T6-338S1-E5RS 7605-1 RG-1 1-S-03A #13Runout, Side A
T6-338S1-E5RS 7606-2-RE-1 2-S-03A #13Runout, Side B
E5RS-7605-1Center label, side A
E5RS-7606-2Center label, side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-338S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T6-338S1-E5RS 7605-1 03B #12Runout, Side A
T6-338S1-E5RS 7606-2 03A #12Runout, Side B
E5RS-7605-1Center label, side A
E5RS-7606-2Center label, side B
UK
September 1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STML 12001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STML 12001 A-1 R 1 RJL GF 31-7-75Runout, Side A
STML 12001 B-1 R 1 RJL-GF 31-7 75Runout, Side B
STML 12001ALabel, Side A
STML 12001BLabel, Side B
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown sup 669
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STMLO 10123
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Tamla Motown sup 669First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO 10123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Top Tape T6-338 / Tamla T6-338First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown T 338V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown T 338V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 066-96747First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 062-96 747First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Tamla TSM ST 60113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6219 / Tamla Motown SMOT-6101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6219 / Tamla Motown SMOT-6101First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-96 747First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Turkey | Tamla T6-338S1 / Tamla 665First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Tamla T6-338S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Tamla T6-338S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Motown T6-338S1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1If Anyone Can3:22
- A2Happy5:13
- A3Get The Cream Off The Top3:04
- A4Body Talk6:41
- B1Fortune Teller3:32
- B2Skippin' Work Today4:35
- B3You Loved Me Then2:30
- B4I've Got To Be7:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hit Man are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Hit Man are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was The Hit Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Tamla T6-338S1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hit Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T6-338S1, STML 12001, sup 669, STMLO 10123) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T6-338S1-E5RS-7605-1-03B II and T6-338S1-E5RS-7606-2-03A 6 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Hit Man 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.
