UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26156
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
26150̶6 A6 A V 1Runout side A
EPC C̶B̶S̶ 26154̶6 B 4 A 0 3Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Hits Out Of Hell
by Meat Loaf · 1984
22 pressings9 countriesPop RockArena RockRock
Hits Out Of Hell was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Hits Out Of Hell
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26156
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-26156 A 4Side A, etched
EPC-26156 B 2Side B, etched
EPC-26156 A-5Variant 1: A Side, etched
EPC CBS [Crossed Out] 2615 [Crossed Out] 6 B-4Variant 1: B Side, etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26156Cleveland International Records EPC 26156
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Label and Sleeve Variant
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26156
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-26156 A3 DSide A etched / stamped runout
EPC.26156. B 2 ΛSide B etched / stamped runout
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26156Cleveland International Records EPC 26156
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
01-26156-1A-1 AVariant 1, Side A - Stamped
01-26156-1B-1 AVariant 1, Side B - Stamped
01-26156-1A-1 BVariant 2, Side A - Stamped
01-26156-1B-1 BVariant 2, Side B - Stamped
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26156
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
01-26156-1A-1 CRunout side A
01-26156-1B-1 CRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPC 26156 / Cleveland International Records EPC 26156First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPC 26156First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony CYA 1039First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Epic EPC 26156First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Portugal | Cleveland International Records EPC 26156 / EPIC EPC 26156First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | South Africa | Epic EPC 26156 / WEA Records, S.A. KSF 3055First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Epic EPC 26156First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic EPC 26156First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic EPC 26156First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic EPC 26156 / Cleveland International Records EPC 26156First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | UK | Epic EPC 26156First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Epic EPC 26156 / Cleveland International Records EPC 26156LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | UK | Epic EPC 26156LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 450447-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | UK | Epic 450447 1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Europe | Epic EPC 450447 1 / Cleveland International Records EPC 450447 1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Epic 19075889631 / Legacy 19075889631LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Epic 19075889631 / Legacy 19075889631LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2019 | US | Epic 19075889631 / Legacy 19075889631LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 450447 1 / Cleveland International Records EPC 450447 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Cleveland International Records EPC 26156 / Epic EPC 4504471LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Epic EPC 450447 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Bat Out Of Hell9:48
- A2Read 'Em And Weep5:25
- A3Midnight At The Lost And Found3:36
- A4Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad5:23
- A5Dead Ringer For Love4:21
- B1Modern Girl4:24
- B2I'm Gonna Love Her For Both Of Us7:09
- B3You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)3:40
- B4Razor's Edge4:07
- Paradise By The Dashboard Light
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hits Out Of Hell are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Hits Out Of Hell are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1984 and 2019.
When was Hits Out Of Hell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, Hong Kong, Ireland and more. One of them is Epic EPC 26156.
How do I tell if my copy of Hits Out Of Hell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 26156, CYA 1039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 26150̶6 A6 A V 1 and EPC C̶B̶S̶ 26154̶6 B 4 A 0 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hits Out Of Hell 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.
