US
March 1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1128
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-2303-2 ATA side etched variant 1
A-2304-1 ATB side etched variant 1
EA side stamped variant 1
CB side stamped variant 1
Ivory Joe HunterEmpty Arms / Love's A Hurting Game
Vinyl pressings
Empty Arms / Love's A Hurting Game
by Ivory Joe Hunter · 1957
11 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Empty Arms / Love's A Hurting Game was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Empty Arms / Love's A Hurting Game
7 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-1128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45A2303-3A-side runout
45A2304-3B-side runout
A-2303A-side label
A-2304B-side label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-1128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45A2303-3A-side Runout
45A2304-3B-side Runout
A-2303A-side Label
A-2304B-side Label
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLE 8486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-1225
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-2303 / LON1445A-side Label
A-2304 / LON1446B-side Label
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Quality K 1609
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | London Records HL-1225First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K 1609First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality 1609First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London Records HLE 8486First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Atlantic 45-1128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Atlantic 45-1128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Atlantic 1128First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality 1609Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | India | London Records HL-E. 8486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Decca FM 6499Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | London Records HLE 8486 / London American Recordings HLE 84867", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEmpty Arms2:38
- BLove's A Hurting Game2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Empty Arms / Love's A Hurting Game are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Empty Arms / Love's A Hurting Game are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Empty Arms / Love's A Hurting Game first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Atlantic 1128, released March 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Empty Arms / Love's A Hurting Game is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1128, 45-1128, HLE 8486, HL-1225) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-2303-2 AT and A-2304-1 AT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Empty Arms / Love's A Hurting Game 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.
