US
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA555-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA-555-1 (SET 2) [Artisan logo] AR 22Side A
UA-LA-555-2 (SET 1) AR [Artisan logo] 22Side B
Hidden StrengthHidden Strength
Vinyl pressings
Hidden Strength
by Hidden Strength · 1975
12 pressings6 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Hidden Strength was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Hidden Strength
4 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label (Hidden Strength Self-released) HS-5272
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
HS-5272-A
HS-5272-B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA555-G
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA-555-1 (SET 1) AR [Artisan logo] #92Side A runout
UA-LA-555-2 (SET 1) AR [Artisan logo] #75Side B runout
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA 555-GUnited Artists Records UA-LA555-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UALA-555G A. GT.Side A runout etched
UALA-555G B. GT.Side B runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA 555-G / United Artists Records UA-LA555-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA555-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Not On Label (Hidden Strength Self-released) HS-5272First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA555-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Chile | United Artists Records UA-LA55-GLP | LP |
| 1976 | Japan | United Artists Records GP-426LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | United Artists Records GP-426LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | South Africa | United Artists Records UAS 7151LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | United Artists Records UAS 29949LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Soul Brother Records LP SBCS 18LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | United Artists RecordsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | United Artists Records UA-LA555-GLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Song5:53
- A2Angel Of Love5:08
- A3It Didn't Have To Be This Way5:45
- A4Karate4:20
- B1Why Does It Feel So Good To Me4:55
- B2I Wanna Be Your Main Man6:00
- B3All We Need Is Time5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hidden Strength are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hidden Strength are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 2002.
When was Hidden Strength first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Canada. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA555-G.
How do I tell if my copy of Hidden Strength is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA555-G, HS-5272, UA-LA 555-G) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UA-LA-555-1 (SET 2) [Artisan logo] AR 22 and UA-LA-555-2 (SET 1) AR [Artisan logo] 22. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hidden Strength 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.