UK
May 7, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1847EMI 3218471
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1847 A-1U-1-1Side A runout stamped
CHR 1847 B-1U-1-1Side B runout stamped
CHR 1847-1Side A label
CHR 1847-2Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Hard At Play
by Huey Lewis & The News · 1991
18 pressings16 countriesBlues RockCountry RockRock
Hard At Play was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Hard At Play
18 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 16 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI USA 7 93355 1
- Format
- LP, Album
South Korea
June 25, 1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI / Kemongsa Music Ltd. EKPL-0148
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI America LH 7 93355 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI USA 793355 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI 11001380
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Argentina | EMI America LH 7 93355 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Brazil | EMI USA 793355 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Colombia | EMI 11001380First yearLP | LP |
| 1991 | Europe | EMI USA 064-7 93355 1 / EMI USA 064 7 93355 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Europe | EMI USA 281 40096 0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Greece | EMI USA 062 7933551 / EMI USA 064 7 39955 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Guatemala | EMI 33375First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Italy | EMI USA 64 7933551First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Italy | EMI USA 7933551First yearLP | LP |
| 1991 | Mexico | EMI Capitol De Mexico, S.A. De C.V. 119 793355 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Portugal | EMI USA 7933551First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | South Africa | EMI USA ST(L) 1019First yearLP | LP |
| 1991 | Spain | EMI USA 072 79 3355 1 / Hispavox 072 79 3355 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | US | EMI USA 7 93355 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Venezuela | EMI USA EMI-USA-25986First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Build Me Up4:28
- A2It Hit Me Like A Hammer4:01
- A3Attitude4:00
- A4He Don't Know4:15
- A5Couple Days Off4:56
- B1That's Not Me4:15
- B2We Should Be Making Love4:01
- B3Best Of Me3:57
- B4Do You Love Me, Or What?3:46
- B5Don't Look Back3:44
- B6Time Ain't Money4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hard At Play are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Hard At Play are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Hard At Play first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, South Korea, Argentina and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1847, released May 7, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Hard At Play is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1847, 7 93355 1, EKPL-0148, LH 7 93355 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1847 A-1U-1-1 and CHR 1847 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hard At Play 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.
