Guatemala
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI-Manhattan Records 4831
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Rush Hour
by Jane Wiedlin · 1987
31 pressings15 countriesPop RockRockPop
Rush Hour was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Rush Hour
1 pressing came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Guatemala | EMI-Manhattan Records 4831First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australasia | EMI-Manhattan Records MH 20857", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australasia | EMI-Manhattan Records ED.37112" | 12" |
| 1988 | Canada | EMI-Manhattan Records EI 75220 / EMI-Manhattan Records E1 7522012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | EMI-Manhattan Records B-501187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI-Manhattan Records 1C 006-20 2574 7 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-20 2574 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI-Manhattan Records 202580612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI-Manhattan Records 1C K 060-20 2580 6 / EMI-Manhattan Records 20 2580 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | EMI-Manhattan Records 20257477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Manhattan Records 202580612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Greece | EMI-Manhattan Records 052-202733612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI-Manhattan Records 14 202575612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI-Manhattan Records 06 20257477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | EMI-Manhattan Records PRP-12887", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | EMI-Manhattan Records PRP-832312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARush Hour4:03
- BThe End Of Love3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rush Hour are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Rush Hour are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Rush Hour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Guatemala. One of them is EMI-Manhattan Records 4831.
How do I tell if my copy of Rush Hour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4831) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rush Hour 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.
