US
August 1960- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records 2005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1008Label A
1009Label B
1008 ① △35509Deadwax A
45-1009 RE-1 △35509-XDeadwax B
Johnny BondHot Rod Lincoln / Five Minute Love Affair
Vinyl pressings
Hot Rod Lincoln / Five Minute Love Affair
by Johnny Bond · 1960
12 pressings6 countriesRockabillyRock
Hot Rod Lincoln was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Rod Lincoln
10 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records 2005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1008 ③ Δ35509Runout A
45-1009 RE-1 Δ35509-XRunout B
1008Label A
1009Label B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records 2005
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1008-1 TA-side runout, T is stamped
1009-1 TB-side runout, T is stamped
1008-2 TA-side runout, etched T is Machine Stamped
1009-2 TB-side runout, etched T is Machine Stamped
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records 2005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
REP 1008 IA-side runout, etched
REP 1009 IB-side runout, etched
1008A-Side Label
1009B-Side Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records RE-1417
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1008 1 Δ35509Runout A
45-1009 RE-1 Δ35509-XRunout B
1008Label A
1009Label B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLU 9189
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSC-4591-1C U 1Runout, side A
45-MSC-4591-1C U 1Runout, side B
MSC.4591Label, side A
MSC.4592Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records HL-1702First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | France | London Records HLU 9189First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL.555First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9189First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL 7100First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Republic Records 2005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Republic Records 2005First year7", Single, Styrene | 7", Single, Styrene |
| 1960 | US | Republic Records 2005First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1960 | US | Republic Records RE-1417First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Republic Records 2005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-17027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Apex 9-767037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHot Rod Lincoln2:40
- BFive Minute Love Affair2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Rod Lincoln are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hot Rod Lincoln are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Hot Rod Lincoln first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Republic Records 2005, released August 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Rod Lincoln is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2005, RE-1417, 45-HLU 9189, 45-HL 7100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1008 and 1009. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Rod Lincoln 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.