Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records TKR 7532
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Hot Number
by Foxy · 1978
42 pressings17 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Hot Number was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Hot Number
1 pressing came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 42 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Italy | T.K. Records TKR 7532First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 3387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 3387", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Epic 664117", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | T.K. Records 12K4 2004 / T.K. Records TKD 131 R233 ⅓ RPM, 12" | 33 ⅓ RPM, 12" |
| 1979 | Chile | Discos CBS 113027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Costa Rica | CBS 150317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ecuador | CBS 133-00167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Europe | T.K. Records TKR 7532 / T.K. Records Dash 50507", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | T.K. Records 06SP 3097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | Columbia KS-40,021 / T.K. Records KS-40,02112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Netherlands | T.K. Disco TKR 7537 / T.K. Disco TKD 13112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | New Zealand | T.K. Disco MAX 338 / CBS MAX 33812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | New Zealand | CBS ES 3387", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Peru | Epic 71597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | T.K. Disco TKD-131-A-PW12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Australia | Epic ES 1201012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | Epic ES 1201012", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | US | Not On Label12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AHot Number4:16
- BCall It Love4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Number are there?
42 vinyl pressings of Hot Number are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Hot Number first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Italy. One of them is T.K. Records TKR 7532.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Number is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TKR 7532) 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 Hot Number 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.
