UK
August 31, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Raft Records RA 18504
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
RA 18504 A1 PorkyRunout side A, stamped/etched
RA 18504 B1 PeckoRunout side B, stamped/etched
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Vinyl pressings
Hobo
by Fresh Meat · 1973
10 pressings7 countriesProg RockRock
Hobo was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Hobo
8 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
UK
August 31, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Raft Records RA 18504
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Four Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
RA 18504 A1 ΛRunout (Stamped) Side A
RA 18504 B1 ΛRunout (Stamped) Side B
UK
August 31, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Raft Records RA 18504
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RA 18504 A1 ΛRunout (Stamped) Side A
RA 18504 B1 ΛRunout (Stamped) Side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Raft Records 18 504
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Raft Records RA 18 504
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA ̶1̶8̶0̶5̶-̶A̶ 18 504-A PFRunout side A, etched
WEA 18 504-B PFRunout side B, etched
18 504 - ALabel side A
18 504 - BLabel side B
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Raft Records RA 18504
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K 18504 A1 5/9/73Runout area side A
K 18504 B1 5/9/73Runout area side B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Raft Records 18 504First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Raft Records RA 18 504First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Raft Records RA 18504First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Portugal | Raft Records N - S - 66 - 29First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | Raft Records RAS 400First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | UK | Raft Records RA 18504First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Raft Records RA 18504First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Raft Records RA 18504First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Argentina | Warner Bros. Records 32.1227", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Raft Records RA 18 5047", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHobo3:15
- BIf You Can't Live (You're Dead)3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hobo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hobo are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Hobo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Raft Records RA 18504, released August 31, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Hobo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RA 18504, 18 504, RA 18 504, N - S - 66 - 29) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RA 18504 A1 Porky and RA 18504 B1 Pecko. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hobo 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.