Guatemala
1976- Label and catalog number
- GTO 2099 191
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
HeatwaveToo Hot To Handle
Vinyl pressings
Too Hot To Handle
by Heatwave · 1976
11 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Too Hot To Handle was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Too Hot To Handle
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Guatemala | GTO 2099 191First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | GTO 2099 1917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | GTO 2099 1917" | 7" |
| 1977 | Germany | GTO 2099 1917", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Ireland | GTO GT 917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | GTO 2099 1917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | GTO 2099 1917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | GTO GT 917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | GTO GT 917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | GTO GT 917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | GTO GT 917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AToo Hot To Handle
- BSlip Your Disc To This
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Too Hot To Handle are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Too Hot To Handle are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Too Hot To Handle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Guatemala. One of them is GTO 2099 191.
How do I tell if my copy of Too Hot To Handle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2099 191) 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 Too Hot To Handle 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.
