US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records BLU 102
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-(8003)Label Side A
M-(8004)Label Side B
Ike & Tina TurnerThe Hunter
Vinyl pressings
The Hunter
by Ike & Tina Turner · 1969
15 pressings10 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Hunter was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 The Hunter
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records BLU 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
p M 8003 1H 2A-Side Runout Etching
p M 8004 1E 2B-Side Runout Etching
M-(8003)A-Side Label
M-(8004)B-Side Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records BLU 102
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono, Stereo, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S-(8003)Label Side A
M-(8003)Label Side B
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records BLU 102
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 2C006-90442 MLiberty 2C006-90.442 M
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
99 442 MA 21 .../... M3_267733Runout side A, stamped
90 442 MB 21 .../... M3_267734Runout side B, stamped
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records 3C 006-91511 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
91511 M/ALabel side A
91511 M/BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Blue Thumb Records BLU 102First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | France | Liberty 2C006-90442 M / Liberty 2C006-90.442 MFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | Blue Thumb Records 3C 006-91511 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Harvest HAR.5018First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Blue Thumb Records BLU 102First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Blue Thumb Records BLU 102First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | US | Blue Thumb Records BLU 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Blue Thumb Records 2C 006-91511 M / Blue Thumb Records 2C 006-91.511 M7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-91511 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Blue Thumb Records 1 J 006-91.511 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Harvest HAR 50187", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Harvest HAR 50187", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Liberty 5C 006.90442 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Nigeria | Stateside NSS 1897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | South Africa | Harvest HARJ 50187", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Hunter2:39
- BCrazy 'Bout You Baby3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hunter are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Hunter are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was The Hunter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, France, Italy and more. One of them is Blue Thumb Records BLU 102.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hunter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLU 102, 2C006-90442 M, 3C 006-91511 M, HAR.5018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-(8003) and M-(8004). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Hunter 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.
