UK
October 1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-T 1231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Tri-Centre
Marilyn MonroeSome Like It Hot
Vinyl pressings
Some Like It Hot
by Marilyn Monroe · 1959
13 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Some Like It Hot was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Some Like It Hot
9 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 5 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
October 1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records RET.1231London Records RE-T 1231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Four Prong Pushout
- Runout / matrix
EPMI-40604-1C KHRunout side A, stamped
EPMI-40604-1C KHRunout side B, stamped
EPMI.40604Label side A
EPMI.40605Label side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records U9E 1091
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
45 - U9E - 1091U9M is crossed out
45 - U9E - 1092
US
October 1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAE-1005, UAE-10005, U9E-1091
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAE 10005
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 - U9E - 1091
45 - U9E - 1092
France
1959- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 7 EMF 174
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 EMF 174First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Germany | London Records RE 3034First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Germany | London Records RE 3034First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | New Zealand | London Records REM-K.6014First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UAE 10005First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records U9E 1091First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1959 | UK | London Records RE-T 1231First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | UK | London Records RET.1231 / London Records RE-T 1231First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UAE-1005, UAE-10005, U9E-1091First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint |
| 1959 | UK | London Records RET.12317", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Spain | United Artists Records HU 067-03 / Hispavox HU 067-037", EP | 7", EP |
| 1960 | UK | London Records RE-T 1231 / London Records RET.12317", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1962 | Mexico | United Artists Records GU 197 002 / Gamma GU 197-0027", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Some Like It Hot
- A2I Wanna Be Loved By You
- B1I'm Thru' With Love
- B2Runnin' Wild
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Some Like It Hot are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Some Like It Hot are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 1962.
When was Some Like It Hot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is London Records RE-T 1231, released October 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Some Like It Hot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RE-T 1231, RET.1231, U9E 1091, UAE-1005, UAE-10005, U9E-1091) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Some Like It Hot 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.
