US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-05235
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Hot Shot
by Jimmy Cliff · 1985
24 pressings15 countriesSynth-popReggae-PopElectronicReggae
Hot Shot was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Shot
24 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 15 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-05396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-05396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS TA 6370
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 6370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 12148
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX216109 BA12148-1Side A runout, hand-etched
MX216110 BA12148-2Side B runout, hand-etched
MX216109Side A label
MX216110Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 12148First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 3324First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 12148First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Brazil | Discos CBS 43.613 / Discos CBS 43613First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP-05235First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Costa Rica | CBS 7013024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS A 6370 / CBS CBSA 6370First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS A 6370 / CBS CBSA 6370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Jamaica | OnenessFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Mexico | Columbia KS-40055First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12.6370 / CBS A 12.6370First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Philippines | Columbia 38-05396First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | CBS A 6370 / CBS CBSA 6370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5859First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS A 12.6370First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AHot Shot (Extended Version)5:30
- B1Hot Shot (Single Version)4:00
- B2Hot Shot (Instrumental Dub Mix)6:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Shot are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Hot Shot are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Hot Shot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Columbia 44-05235.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Shot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44-05235, 38-05396, TA 6370, A 6370) 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 Hot Shot 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.
