UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-985Capitol Records EAP1 985
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
F1 985-1 R XT 1Side A, runout stamped
F2 985-1 A XT 1Side B, runout stamped
F1-985Side A label
F2-985Side B label
Gene Vincent & His Blue CapsHot Rod Gang
Vinyl pressings
Hot Rod Gang
by Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps · 1958
14 pressings10 countriesSoundtrackRock & RollMusicalVocal
Hot Rod Gang was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Rod Gang
10 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 9 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-985
- Format
- 7", EP
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-985
- Format
- 7", EP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A Side Label:(F1-985)
B Side Label :(F2-985)
(Stamped Side A)F1-985 -01
(Stamped Side B)F2-985 -02
Italy
December 1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-985
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
FI 985-IRun-out area side A
F2 985-IRun-out area side B
F1 985Label side A
F2 985Label side B
Argentina
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-985
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Australia
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-985
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-985 7XCAP498A Label/Runout
F2-985 7XCAP499B Label/Runout
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Argentina | Capitol Records EAP 1-985First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Australia | Capitol Records EAP 1-985First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Canada | Capitol Records EAP 1-985First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1958 | Germany | Capitol Records EAP 1-985First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | South Africa | Capitol Records EAP 1-985First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Spain | Capitol Records EAP 1-985First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | Capitol Records EAP 1-985 / Capitol Records EAP1 985First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-985First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-985First year7", EP, Promo · Promo | 7", EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | Italy | Capitol Records EAP 1-985First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Capitol Records EAP 1-985 / Capitol Records EAP1 9857", EP | 7", EP |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK | Vip Vop VIPVOP450067", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records EAP 1-9857", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Capitol Records EAP 1-9857", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dance In The Street
- A2Baby Blue
- B1Lovely Loretta
- B2Dance To The Bop
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Rod Gang are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hot Rod Gang are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1958 and 2018.
When was Hot Rod Gang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, US, Italy, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records EAP 1-985.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Rod Gang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAP 1-985) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F1 985-1 R XT 1 and F2 985-1 A XT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Rod Gang 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.
