UK
April 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label KB 1A-1
- Format
- 7", White Label
- Runout / matrix
KB 1 A-1-1-1 DSide A, Stamped
FB7 L̶F̶P̶B̶ 20Side B, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Running Up That Hill
by Kate Bush · 1985
65 pressings22 countriesPop RockSynth-popExperimentalElectronic
Running Up That Hill 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 Running Up That Hill
50 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 20 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
May 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12 KB 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
12 KB 1B-1-U-1-1Side A runout, stamped
LP FB 12Side B runout, stamped
UK
May 22, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label KB 1
- Format
- 7", Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
KB 1 A-3USide A, stamped
FB7 L̶F̶P̶B̶ 20Side B, stamped
UK
August 5, 1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12KB 1EMI 12 KB 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Gold Text
- Runout / matrix
12KB 1A-2U-1-1- -1 7Runout side A, variant 1
12 KB 1 B-1-U-1-1- -1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
12KB 1A-2U-1- 1-2-Runout side A, variant 2
12 KB 1 B-1-U-1- 5- TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 2
UK
August 5, 1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI KB 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSERunout, both sides, Variants 1, 2, 3, 5 – hand etched
KB 1 A-3U-1-2-5Runout, Variant 1, Side A – stamped
KB 1 B-3U-1-1-12Runout, Variant 1, Side B – stamped
KB 1 A-3U-1-5-2Runout, Variant 2, Side A – stamped
UK
August 5, 1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI KB 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KB 1 A-3U-1-1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 1
KB 1 B-3U-1-5-2 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
KB 1 A-3U-1-2-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 2
KB 1 B-3U-1-4-2 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 65 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s59 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | EMI ED-125First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | EMI EMI-1553First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI EMI-1553 / EMI EMI.1553First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Benelux | EMI 1A 006-20 0757 / EMI 006-20 0757First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | EMI America S-75115 / EMI America S 75115First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | EMI America B 8285First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Canada | EMI America V 75115 / EMI America S 75115First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | EMI America S-75115 / EMI America S 75115First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | EMI America B-8285 / EMI America B 8285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | EMI America B-8285First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1A 006-20 0757 7 / EMI 1C 006 20 0757 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1C 006 20 0757 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 200758612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1985 | France | EMI 2007577First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | EMI 1564596First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Germany | Not On Label (Kate Bush) KATE00112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 2007 | UK | Not On Label (Kate Bush) RUTH 001Unofficial Release, Single Sided, 12" · Unofficial | Unofficial Release, Single Sided, 12" · Unofficial |
| 2007 | UK | Not On Label (Kate Bush) RUTH 00112", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Switzerland | Not On Label (Ziggy & Zoggy Self-released)12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | GOAT Series GOAT112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2024 | US | EMI SPRO-946512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ARunning Up That Hill
- BUnder The Ivy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Running Up That Hill are there?
65 vinyl pressings of Running Up That Hill are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1985 and 2024.
When was Running Up That Hill first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Not On Label KB 1A-1, released April 25, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Running Up That Hill is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KB 1A-1, 12 KB 1, KB 1, 12KB 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KB 1 A-1-1-1 D and FB7 L̶F̶P̶B̶ 20. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Running Up That Hill 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.
