US
1970- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6339King Records KS 1124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-13778-X2 RG IA Runout Etching
K-13778-SA-X RGB Runout Etching
K-13778Label A
K-13778SALabel B
James BrownHey America
Vinyl pressings
Hey America
by James Brown · 1970
21 pressings12 countriesSoulFunkHolidayFunk / Soul
Hey America was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Hey America
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6339
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K-13778-X2 RGRunout A
K-13778-SA-X RGRunout B
K-13778Label A
K-13778SALabel B
Philippines
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO-3299
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3299First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | King Records 45-6339 / King Records KS 1124First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | King Records 45-6339First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Austria | Polydor 2066 1607", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 1607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 1607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2001 1607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2001 1607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2066 1607", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2066 1607", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Portugal | Polydor 2066 1607", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2001 1607", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2001 1607", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2066 1607", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2066 1607", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Polydor 2066 1607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | Polydor 20661607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 2066 1607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHey America (Vocal)3:42
- BHey America (Sing Along)3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey America are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Hey America are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was Hey America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Philippines. One of them is King Records 45-6339.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-6339, PRO-3299) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-13778-X2 RG I and K-13778-SA-X RG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey America 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.
