US
1978- Label and catalog number
- West End Records WES 12111
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WES 12111 A 70323 F/W ΔM PBRunout side A, etched
WES 12111 B 70324 F/W ΔM PBRunout side B, etched
70323Label side A
70324Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Hot Shot
by Karen Young · 1978
78 pressings23 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Hot Shot was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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
59 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 21 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- West End Records WES 22111X
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Pink
- Runout / matrix
70323 WES 22111A Wes 22111XA Much Love Karen Hot Shot Young FWM PBSide A runout etching, variant 1
70324 (WES 22111B)(Crossed out) Wes 22111XB Much Love Karen Hot Shot Young FWM PBSide B runout etching, variant 1
70323 Much Love FWΔM PB WES 1̶2̶1̶1̶1(K over A)aren HOT SHOT young WES 22111 XASide A runout etching, variant 2
70324 Much Love, FWΔMPB W̶E̶S̶ ̶1̶2̶1̶1̶1̶B̶ Karen HOT SHOT young WES 22111 X BSide B runout etching, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- West End Records WES 1211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
70322 F/W ΔM PBRunout side A
70321 PB ΔM F/WRunout side B
70322Label side A
70321Label side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- West End Records WES 12111
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
70323 WES 12111A F/W ΔM PBRunout Side A, Etched
70324 WES 12111B F/W ΔM PBRunout Side B, Etched
WES 12111 ALabel A
WES 12111 BLabel B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- West End Records WES 12111
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WES 12111A 70323 F/W ΔM PBRunout side A, etched
WES 12111B 70324 F/W ΔM PBRunout side B, etched
70323Label side A
70324Label side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- West End Records WES 1211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
WES 1211A-1-1 70321 F/W PB ΔM PRCA-Side Runout Etching
WES-1211 B-1-1 70322-1-1-1 F/W ΔM PB PRCB-Side Runout Etching
WES 1211 70321 AA-Side Label
WES 1211 70321 BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 78 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s64 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor 103301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS-031First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | Atlantic 11180 / Atlantic 11.180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | Atlantic 11180 / Atlantic 11.180First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Belgium | Atlantic 11180 / Atlantic 11.180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | Crazy Cat CC -DM 25-013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Brazil | Crazy Cat CS-CC 25.012First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | Crazy Cat CC-DM 25-013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Telson AFT-1002First year12" | 12" |
| 1978 | Canada | Telson AFX.511First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Telson AFT-1002First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Colombia | Swing S-3034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Colombia | Discos Tropical 17001First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Ecuador | Teen 45-41116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ecuador | Teen 45-41116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | Sunshine Recordings MRC-0987 / Macola Record Co. MRC-098712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Sono Music MSM-10.03712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 17087", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 370812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Belgium | United Sounds Belgium 740 273-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | Urban12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 12212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DP 3712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DISNT 3712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Netherlands | Mo'Bizz Recordings MBZZ 004-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 47512", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 47512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2019 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 74757", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Ariola VER 20027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHot Shot (Vocal)8:40
- BHot Shot (Instrumental)8:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Shot are there?
78 vinyl pressings of Hot Shot are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1978 and 2019.
When was Hot Shot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is West End Records WES 12111.
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 WES 12111, WES 22111X, WES 1211, WES DJ 12111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WES 12111 A 70323 F/W ΔM PB and WES 12111 B 70324 F/W ΔM PB. 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.
