US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Focus Records FR1003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] FR 1003-A RE3 ̷2̷Runout side A
[SRC logo] FR1003 -B - RE ̷2̷ 3Runout side B
Kelli RichHide-A-Way
Vinyl pressings
Hide-A-Way
by Kelli Rich · 1994
12 pressings7 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Hide-A-Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Hide-A-Way
2 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year. 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Focus Records FR 1003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | Focus Records FR1003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Focus Records FR 1003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | Dance Dept. Soul 1012" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 26912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | FFRR FXXDJ 26912", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK & Europe | FFRR FXXDJ 26912", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | Germany | Club Tools 006264-0 CLU12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Italy | Inside IN 612112" | 12" |
| 1996 | Netherlands | Royal Records 530 00 3712" | 12" |
| 1996 | Spain | New NEW-01312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Activ 12TV 0712", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | FFRR FX 269 / FFRR 850 403-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Hide-A-Way (Downtown Underground Mix)7:22
- A2Hide-A-Way (Groovin' Africentric Mix)7:21
- B1Hide-A-Way (Lil John's Red Dog Vocal Mix)7:38
- B2Hide-A-Way (Lil John's XTC Dub)6:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hide-A-Way are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hide-A-Way are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1994 and 1996.
When was Hide-A-Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US. One of them is Focus Records FR1003.
How do I tell if my copy of Hide-A-Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FR1003, FR 1003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SRC logo] FR 1003-A RE3 ̷2̷ and [SRC logo] FR1003 -B - RE ̷2̷ 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hide-A-Way 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.