UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 10160London American Recordings HL 10160
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
1 MSC-7797-1C KSide A runout
1 MSC-7798-1C WSide B runout
MSC 7797Side A label
MSC 7798Side B label
Jimi HendrixHush Now
Vinyl pressings
Hush Now
by Jimi Hendrix · 1967
17 pressings9 countriesPsychedelic RockRhythm & BluesRock
Hush Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Hush Now
15 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 9 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 10160London American Recordings HL 10160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
October 20, 1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 10160London American Recordings HL 10160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MSC 7797Label, Side A [upside down]
MSC 7798Label, Side B [upside down]
France
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records 69.002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Denmark
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 10160London American Recordings HL 10160
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
{MSC.7797}Label, Side A [upside down]
{MSC.7797}Label, Side B [upside down]
France
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 80.067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
MSC 7.797Label, side A
MSC 7.798Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Denmark | London Records HL 10160 / London American Recordings HL 10160First year7" | 7" |
| 1967 | France | London Records HL 80.067First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1967 | Germany | London Records DL 20 850First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | London Records DL 20 850 / London Records DL 20850First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1967 | Italy | London Records HL 10160First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Italy | London Records HL 10160First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Netherlands | London Records FLX 3197 / London American Recordings FLX 31 97First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL.983First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Spain | London Records ME 359First year7" | 7" |
| 1967 | Spain | London Records ME 359 / London Records ME. 359First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Turkey | London Records HL 10160 / London American Recordings HL 10160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | London Records HL 10160 / London American Recordings HL 10160First year7" | 7" |
| 1967 | UK | London Records HL 10160 / London American Recordings HL 10160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | London Records HL 10160 / London American Recordings HL 10160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | France | London Records 69.002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Spain | Ariola 14.925-A7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHush Now
- BFlashing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hush Now are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Hush Now are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1967 and 1971.
When was Hush Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, France, Denmark, Germany and more. One of them is London Records HL 10160.
How do I tell if my copy of Hush Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL 10160, 69.002, HL 80.067, DL 20 850) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 MSC-7797-1C K and 1 MSC-7798-1C W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hush Now 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.
