Vinyl pressings
by Hi-Tension · 1978
British Hustle was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
19 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
12-WIP-6446 - A - 1URunout Side A
12-WIP - 6446 - B - 1URunout Side B
STERLINGRunouts, stamped
12WIP 6446-ASide A label
WIP-6446-AA-side runout, etched, variant 1
WIP-6446-BB-side runout, etched, variant 1
-1U STERLINGA/B-side runouts, stamped, variant 1
WIP-6446-A-1U STERLING LP 4A-side runout variant 2
12-WIP-6446 - A - 1URunout Side A
12-WIP - 6446 - B - 1URunout Side B
STERLINGRunouts, stamped
12WIP 6446-ASide A label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Island Records K 7243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Island Records IS-8741First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Island Records ISD-8742First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Island Records IS-8741First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Island Records 6172 544First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Island Records 15 833 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Island Records WIP 26446First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | Island Records ILR-20549First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Island Records K 7243First year12", 7", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Island Records 12WIP 6446 / Island Records 12 WIP 6446First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Island Records WIP 6446First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Island Records WIP 6446First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Island Records WIP 6446First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Island Records 12WIP 6446 / Island Records 12 WIP 6446First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Island Records ISD 8742First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
19 vinyl pressings of British Hustle are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Island Records 12WIP 6446.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12WIP 6446, WIP 6446, ISD 8742, IS 8741) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12-WIP-6446 - A - 1U and 12-WIP - 6446 - B - 1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
