US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6059
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD 6059-A-PRC-2-1-1-E/W Q SJN PRCSide A runout
PD 6059-B-1-PRC-1-1-1-EVW Q SJN PRCSide B runout
2391 214Sides A&B labels
Vinyl pressings
Hot
by James Brown · 1975
18 pressings12 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Hot was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Hot
5 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6059Polydor 2391 214
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PD 6059-A SnB ºSide A runout etch, º stamp
PD 6059-B SnB ºSide B runout etch, º stamp
PD 6059-ASide A label
PD 6059-BSide B label
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 214
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POL 2391 214 1 380 CIDIS ʌRunout side A, stamped
POL 2391 214 2 DU1 380 CIDIS ʌRunout side B, stamped
2391 214 1Label side A
2391 214 2Label side B
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6059
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 214
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA 2391 214 1Y1(P) 1975 670
AA 2391 214 2Y1(P) 1975 670
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.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor PD 6059 / Polydor 2391 214First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2391 214First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Polydor PD 6059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Polydor 2391 214First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 6059 / Polydor 2391 214LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 6059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 6059LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Greece | Polydor 2391 214 / International Polydor Production 2391 214LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Indonesia | Polydor PD 6059LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Polydor 2391 214 ALP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor MP 2536LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor MP 2536LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16187 / Polydor 2391 214LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16187 / Polydor 2391 214LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Turkey | Polydor PD 6059 / Polydor 2391214LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hot (I Need To Be Loved, Loved, Loved, Loved)6:03
- A2So Long3:20
- A3(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons3:51
- A4Try Me5:42
- A5The Future Shock Of The World4:04
- B1Woman3:51
- B2Most Of All4:03
- B3Goodnight My Love5:07
- B4Please, Please, Please6:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Hot are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Hot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Canada, France, Jamaica and more. One of them is Polydor PD 6059.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 6059, 2391 214) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD 6059-A-PRC-2-1-1-E/W Q SJN PRC and PD 6059-B-1-PRC-1-1-1-EVW Q SJN PRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot 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.
