UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16176
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 16176 A-1 3 0 1A side runout
CL 16176 B-3 3 2 1B side runout
Vinyl pressings
Hello Again (Love Theme From "The Jazz Singer")
by Neil Diamond · 1980
28 pressings18 countriesSoft RockRockPop
Hello Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Hello Again
20 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 14 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4960
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4960
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-4960-97194-A+Z5 #2 TML M —◁Runout side A variant 1
S45-4960-97191-Z4 TML X —◁Runout side B variant 1
S45-4960-97194-A-Z5 #2 TML M —◁Runout side A variant 2
S45-4960-97191-Z4 #4 TML X —◁Runout side B variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4960
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-4960-97194-A-Z1 #1 [TML X 0]Runout side A, etched [stamped]
S45-4960-97191-Z3#1 [TML S 0]Runout side A, etched [stamped]
97194ALabel Side A
97191Label Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4960
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S45-4960-97194-A-Z8 ** TML-MRunout Side A
S45-4960-97191-Z8 1 ** TML-MRunout Side B
97194ALabel Side A
97191Label Side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16176 (DJ)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 1-sided
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Capitol Records 1790First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-420First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records 4960First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 006-86 306 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-86 306First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 4960First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 16176First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006-86306First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17109First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17109First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Capitol Records 8523 / Capitol Records 33C 006-86306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | Capitol Records 11C 008 86306 HFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 698First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16176 (DJ)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records 4960First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-863067", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHello Again (Love Theme From "The Jazz Singer")3:35
- BAmazed And Confused2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Again are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Hello Again are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Hello Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 16176.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 16176, 4960, CL 16176 (DJ), P-4960) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 16176 A-1 3 0 1 and CL 16176 B-3 3 2 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello Again 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.
