Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Daffodil Records 9216-10057
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9216-10057-A JAMFSide A etched, JAMF stamped
9216-10057-B JAMFSide B etched, JAMF stamped
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Vinyl pressings
Hope
by Klaatu · 1977
37 pressings18 countriesArt RockProg RockSymphonic RockRock
Hope was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Hope
24 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 16 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.
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Daffodil Records SBA-16057
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SBA-16057-A JAMF ⦾Runout side A
SBA-16057-B JAMF ⦾Runout side B
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Daffodil Records 9216-10057
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9216-10057-A JAMFSide A etched [JAMF stamped]
9216-10057-B JAMFSide B etched [JAMF stamped]
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 11633
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
E-ST1 11633-2 G HTM 1Side A
E-ST2 11633-1 H 1Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11633
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-11633 Z-11#3 • –––◁Var 1, Side A Etched
ST2-11633-Z3#2 • –––◁ Z3Var 1, Side B Etched
ST1-11633 Z-11#2 • ─◁Var 2, Side A Etched
St2-11633-Z3#2 • ─◁ Z3Var 2, Side B Etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records R 133617
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Capitol Records ST 11633First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Capitol Records ST-11633First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Daffodil Records 9216-10057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Daffodil Records SBA-16057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Daffodil Records 9216-10057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Chile | Capitol Records 5183First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Chile | Capitol Records 5183First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2S 068-85223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2S 068-85223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-85 223 / Capitol Records 1 C 064-85 223First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Capitol Records 14C 062-85223First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Capitol Records 14C 062-85223LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 064-85 223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80932First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 062-85223 / Capitol Records 5C 062.85223First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SN-16061LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Della Records DL-774 / Han So Ri Records HSR-9037LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1992 | South Korea | Capitol Records EKPL-0193LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Capitol Records ST-11633LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Justin Entertainment Inc. JEM 13LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 064-85223LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Europe | Capitol Records 5C 062.85223 / Capitol Records 1 C 064-85 223LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 064-85223LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo RP 169LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SN-16061LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1We're Off You Know4:00
- A2Madman2:36
- A3Around The Universe In Eighty Days4:53
- A4Long Live Politzania9:05
- B1The Loneliest Of Creatures3:41
- B2Prelude5:43
- B3So Said The Lighthouse Keeper5:48
- B4Hope3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hope are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Hope are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1977 and 1992.
When was Hope first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Daffodil Records 9216-10057.
How do I tell if my copy of Hope is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9216-10057, SBA-16057, E-ST 11633, ST-11633) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9216-10057-A JAMF and 9216-10057-B JAMF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hope 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.
