US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9512
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS1-9512-SALabel Side A
AS1-9512-SBLabel Side B
GTRThe Hunter
Vinyl pressings
The Hunter
by GTR · 1986
16 pressings7 countriesArt RockArena RockProg RockRock
The Hunter was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Hunter
16 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS 1 9512 SA 1 I [STERLING] A1Side A Runout, etched [stamped]
AS 1 9512 SB 1 I [STERLING] B1Side B Runout, etched [stamped]
AS1-9512-SASide A Label
AS1-9512-SBSide B Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · SRC
- Runout / matrix
AS 1 9512 SA 1 I SRC [STERLING]Side A Runout, etched [stamped]
AS 1 9512 SB 1 I[STERLING] SRCSide B Runout, etched [stamped]
AS1-9512-SASide A Label
AS1-9512-SBSide B Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista ADP-9513
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AS-9512-SA1 1 1 (SRC) STERLINGrunouts
(AS1-9512-SA)labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Arista 104585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Arista AS1-9512First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Arista 108 459First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Arista 608 459First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Peru | Arista 25.48.800025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Peru | Arista 25.48.800025First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 121First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 12121First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | US | Arista ADP-9513First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Arista AS1-9512First year7", Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Arista AS1-9512First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Arista AS1-9512First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Arista AS1-9512First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Arista AS1-9512First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP974First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Hunter (Single Version)4:02
- A2The Hunter (Album Version)4:55
- B1The Hunter (Special GTR Mix)5:05
- B2Sketches In The Sun2:31
- B3Hackett To Bits2:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hunter are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Hunter are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Hunter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Japan, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Arista AS1-9512.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hunter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS1-9512, ADP-9513, 07SP974, 104585) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AS1-9512-SA and AS1-9512-SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Hunter 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.
