US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 3226
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
T1 AM SP 5023 T3 ΛSide 1 Etched
T1 AM SP 5024 T1 HSide 2 Etched
(SP-5023)Side 1 Label
(SP-5024)Side 2 Label
NazarethHot Tracks
Vinyl pressings
Hot Tracks
by Nazareth · 1976
11 pressings1 countryRock & RollHard RockRock
Hot Tracks was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Hot Tracks
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | A&M Records SP 3226First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP 4643LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP 4643LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP 4643LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP 4643LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP 4643LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP 4643LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP 4643LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP 4643LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records SP 4643LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | US | A&M Records SP3226 / A&M Records SP 3226LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Love Hurts3:52
- A2Shanghai'd In Shanghai3:42
- A3Carry Out Feelings3:16
- A4Razamanaz3:49
- A5Hair Of The Dog4:06
- A6I Want To (Do Everything For You)3:11
- B1This Flight Tonight3:37
- B2Broken Down Angel3:44
- B3Born To Love3:55
- B4My White Bicycle3:30
- B5Go Down Fighting3:04
- B6Vancouver Shakedown4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Tracks are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hot Tracks are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Hot Tracks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US. One of them is A&M Records SP 3226.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Tracks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 3226) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 AM SP 5023 T3 Λ and T1 AM SP 5024 T1 H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Tracks 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.
