UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI TWOA 5001EMI 0C 064 ○ 95204
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
YAX 4741 - 2Runout, A-side, stamped
YAX 4742 - 1Runout, B-side, stamped
James BernardHammer Presents Dracula
Vinyl pressings
Hammer Presents Dracula
by James Bernard · 1974
10 pressings3 countriesSoundtrackScoreSpoken WordStage & Screen
Hammer Presents Dracula was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Hammer Presents Dracula
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI TWOA 5001EMI 0C 064 ○ 95204
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
YAX 4741 - 2Runout, A-side, stamped
YAX 4742 - 1Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI TWOA 5001EMI 0C 064 ○ 95204
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red labels
- Runout / matrix
1 YAX 4741-2 RRA-Side Runout
1 YAX 4742-1 RRB-Side Runout
YAX.4741Label - Side A
YAX.4742Label - Side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI Q4 TWOA 5001EMI 0C 064 ◦ 95204Q
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
QAX 4741 - 2Runout, A-side, stamped
QAX 4742 - 2Runout, B-side, stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11340
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST 1 11340 F1 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout
ST 2 11340 F1 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout
(ST-1-11340)Side A - Label
(ST-2-11340)Side B - Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11340
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
(Side A - Label): (ST-1-11340-F2)
(Side B - Label): (ST-2-11340-F2)
(Both Sides Runout - Machine Stamped): MASTERED BY CAPITOL
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 11340First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | EMI TWOA 5001 / EMI 0C 064 ○ 95204First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | EMI Q4 TWOA 5001 / EMI 0C 064 ◦ 95204QFirst yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | UK | EMI TWOA 5001 / EMI 0C 064 ○ 95204First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1974 | UK | EMI TWOA 5001 / EMI 0C 064 ○ 95204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records ST-11340First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records ST-511340LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records ST-11340First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | UK | EMI NTS 186 / EMI 0C 054 - 95 204LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Dust Bug Records DBVR001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- ADracula
- Four Faces Of Evil
- B1Fear In The Night
- B2She
- B3The Vampire Lovers
- B4Dr Jekyll And Sister Hyde
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hammer Presents Dracula are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hammer Presents Dracula are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 2014.
When was Hammer Presents Dracula first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is EMI TWOA 5001.
How do I tell if my copy of Hammer Presents Dracula is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TWOA 5001, Q4 TWOA 5001, ST-11340, ST 11340) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 4741 - 2 and YAX 4742 - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hammer Presents Dracula 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.