UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CLDJ 604
- Format
- 12", Promo
MegadethHangar 18
Vinyl pressings
Hangar 18
by Megadeth · 1990
10 pressings3 countriesThrashSpeed MetalHeavy MetalRock
Hangar 18 was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Hangar 18
3 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Australasia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2548-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX 307312 2548.7:1Side1
MX 307312 2548.7:2Side2
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 060-20 4222 6
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2042226-A1Side A, Machine Etched
2042226-B1Side B, Machine Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Capitol Records 2548-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Capitol Records 060-20 4222 6First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLDJ 604First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records CLPD 6047", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records CLPD 6047", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records CLPD 6047", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records CLPD 6047", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records CLS 6047", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLG 60412", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records CLPD 6047", Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Hangar 185:12
- A2Hangar 18 (Live)4:48
- B1The Conjuring (Live)5:03
- B2Hook In Mouth (Live)4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hangar 18 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hangar 18 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Hangar 18 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australasia, Europe. One of them is Capitol Records 12CLDJ 604.
How do I tell if my copy of Hangar 18 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12CLDJ 604, 2548-7, 060-20 4222 6) 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 Hangar 18 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.
