UK
April 10, 1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A1153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBSS A 1153 A1 RAYSSide A
CBSS A 1153 B1Side B
Judas PriestHot Rockin'
Vinyl pressings
Hot Rockin'
by Judas Priest · 1981
10 pressings5 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Hot Rockin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Rockin'
10 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 12 1153
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-A-12-1153 A1 RAYSA-Side Runout Etching
CBS-S-A-12-1153 B1B-Side Runout Etching
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A1153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBSS-A-1153-A1 RAYSScribed in runout side A
CBSS-A-1153-B1 [ ]Scribed in runout side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A1153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels Large Center
- Runout / matrix
CBSS-A-1153-A1 1 O Drunout side A etched
CBSS-A-1153-B1 Drunout side B etched
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A1153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CBSS-A-1153-A1 RAYSScribed in runout side A
CBSS-A-1153-B1 [ ]Scribed in runout side B
CBS A1153 ALabel Side A
CBS A1153 BLabel Side B
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 1202CBS A-1202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-1202-1A-1 ARunout side A
01-1202-2B-1 ARunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | CBS BA 222853First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBSA 1202 / CBS A-1202First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | CBS 8402First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Mexico | CBS 8402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS A-1202 / CBS CBS A 1202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS A 12 1153First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS A1153First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS A1153First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS A1153First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS A1153First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHot Rockin'3:03
- BBreaking The Law2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Rockin' are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hot Rockin' are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Hot Rockin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Europe, Mexico, Spain and more. One of them is CBS CBS A1153, released April 10, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Rockin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS A1153, CBS A 12 1153, CBSA 1202, 8402) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBSS A 1153 A1 RAYS and CBSS A 1153 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Rockin' 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.
