US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-3246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · PL - Plastic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-30160-10 PP ATScribed in runout A
ST-A-30162-6 PP ATScribed in runout B
ST-A-30160-PLLabel A
ST-A-30162-PLLabel B
Herbie MannHijack / The Orient Express
Vinyl pressings
Hijack / The Orient Express
by Herbie Mann · 1974
24 pressings8 countriesDiscoInstrumentalFunk / Soul
Hijack / The Orient Express was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Hijack / The Orient Express
5 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-3246
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX174979A
MX174980B
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-3246
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic P-1389A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
〄 ③ 1-A-18Runout Side A
P-1389A-1Runout Side A
1-A-16Runout Side B
P-1389A-2Runout Side B
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic P-1389A
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Atlantic 45-3246First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Atlantic 45-3246First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Japan | Atlantic P-1389AFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Atlantic P-1389AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Atlantic 45-3246First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Atlantic P-147A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Mexico | Atlantic G-14697", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Spain | Atlantic 45-1201 / Hispavox 45-12017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Atlantic K 10580 / Atlantic 32467", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Atlantic K 10580 / Atlantic 32467", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | UK | Atlantic K 10580 / Atlantic 32467", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Atlantic K 10580 / Atlantic 32467", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Atlantic K 10580 / Atlantic 32467", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic 45-32467", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic 45-32467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-32467", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-32467", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHijack5:32
- BThe Orient Express4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hijack / The Orient Express are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Hijack / The Orient Express are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Hijack / The Orient Express first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Jamaica, Japan. One of them is Atlantic 45-3246.
How do I tell if my copy of Hijack / The Orient Express is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-3246, P-1389A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-30160-10 PP AT and ST-A-30162-6 PP AT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hijack / The Orient Express 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.
