UK & Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMSP 7557
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Herb AlpertRed Hot
Vinyl pressings
Red Hot
by Herb Alpert · 1980
20 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
Red Hot was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Red Hot
7 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 4 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
September 1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7557A-EI <Runout etched side A
AMS- 7557-B2 <Runout etched side B
AMS 7557 ALabel side A
AMS 7557 BLabel side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2593
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A&M 02593 A M1 MR△109430Etched Side A
A&M 02593 B M1Etched Side B
AM-02593-ALabel Side A
AM-02593-BLabel Side B
UK
September 1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7557A-EI <Runout etched side A
AMS- 7557B-E1 <Runout etched side B
AMS 7557 ALabel side A
AMS 7557 BLabel side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2593
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A&M 02593 AEtched Side A
A&M 02593 AEtched Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2593
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P A&M 02593 A P1Side A Runout
P A&M 02593 A P1Side B Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2593First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK & Europe | A&M Records AMSP 7557First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records AM-2593First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records AM-2593First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records AM-2593First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7557First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7557First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 12-972612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 97267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | A&M Records PROSI 17 / CBS PROSI 1712", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-7687", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 92717", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AMX 16512", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AM 1657", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AM 1657", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARed Hot3:37
- BInterlude (For Erica)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Hot are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Red Hot are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1983.
When was Red Hot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Canada. One of them is A&M Records AMSP 7557.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Hot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMSP 7557, AMS 7557, AM-2593) 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 Red Hot 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.
