US
1979- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DDS-502De-Lite Records 6167.927
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
2-55992Side A label
2-55379Side B label
Kool & The GangHangin' Out
Vinyl pressings
Hangin' Out
by Kool & The Gang · 1979
13 pressings3 countriesFunkDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Hangin' Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Hangin' Out
7 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE-804De-Lite Records 6167.926
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2-55997Side A label
2-55380Side B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE-804
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Stereo · PRC Compton Pressing
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE-804De-Lite Records 6167.926
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
2-55997Side A label
2-55380Side B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE-804De-Lite Records 6167.926
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Compton Pressing
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DDS-502De-Lite Records 6167.927
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Plant 72
- Runout / matrix
2-55992Side A label
2-55379Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | De-Lite Records DDS-502 / De-Lite Records 6167.927First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | US | De-Lite Records DE-804 / De-Lite Records 6167.926First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | De-Lite Records DE-804First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Stereo · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Stereo · Mono |
| 1979 | US | De-Lite Records DE-804 / De-Lite Records 6167.926First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | De-Lite Records DE-804 / De-Lite Records 6167.926First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | De-Lite Records DDS-502 / De-Lite Records 6167.927First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | US | De-Lite Records 6167.926 / De-Lite Records DE-804First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | De-Lite Records 0030.2997", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | De-Lite Records 0930.01512", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records KOOL 97", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records KOOL 91212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records KOOL 97", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | De-Lite Records DDS-50212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AHangin' Out3:25
- BHangin' Out3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hangin' Out are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hangin' Out are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Hangin' Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US. One of them is De-Lite Records DDS-502.
How do I tell if my copy of Hangin' Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DDS-502, DE-804, 6167.926) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2-55992 and 2-55379. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hangin' Out 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.
