Switzerland
1939- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 2704
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 82055-0label — side A
S 80884-0label — side B
Louis Armstrong And His OrchestraHotter Than That / That's When I'll Come Back To You
Vinyl pressings
Hotter Than That / That's When I'll Come Back To You
by Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra · 1939
12 pressings5 countriesJazz
Hotter Than That was first pressed on vinyl in 1939. 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 Hotter Than That
1 pressing came out in 1939, 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.
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.
1930s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Switzerland | Parlophone R 2704First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Australia | Parlophone A7581Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | UK | Parlophone R 2704Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Parlophone R 2704Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Odeon O-31 806Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Odeon O-31 806Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Odeon O-31 806Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R 2704Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R 2704Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R 2704Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R 2704Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Odeon A. 2348Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHotter Than That
- BThat's When I'll Come Back To You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hotter Than That are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hotter Than That are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1939 and 1948.
When was Hotter Than That first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1939, in Switzerland. One of them is Parlophone R 2704.
How do I tell if my copy of Hotter Than That is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 2704) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 82055-0 and S 80884-0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hotter Than That 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.
