US
December 9, 1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 2-8000
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG-MCA-1-W7 3 \Side A runout
MG-MCA-2-W7 \Side B runout
MG-MCA-3-W7 2 \Side C runout
MG-MCA-4-W-7 8 \Side D runout
Vinyl pressings
Hot August Night
by Neil Diamond · 1972
153 pressings33 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Hot August Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 August Night
32 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 18 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 2-8000
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
TI | BBB MCA-1 W12 28000A J DSide A runout variant 1
BBB MCA2 W12 28000B x T ASide B runout variant 1
MCA 28000-C-1 BBB MCA3 WII D XT2Side C runout variant 1
BBB MCA4 W12 28000D | T DSide D runout variant 1
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 2-8000
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Pressing / Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MCA 2-8000 SIDE 1 - R ll | DDD PRSide A runout etched
MCA 2-8000 SiDE 2 DDD 5/N PR DSide B runout etched
MCA 2-8000 SIDE 3 DDD 5/u PR DSide C runout etched (Last D is Upside Down)
MCA 2-8000 SIDE 4 -R ll-| DDD 5/N PRSide D runout etched
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 2-8000
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MG-MCA-1-W8 2 卌 卌 IVar. 1, Side A runout etched
MG-MCA-2-W8 2 卌 IIIVar. 1, Side B runout etched
MG-MCA-3-W8 2 卌 卌 IIVar. 1, Side C runout etched
MG-MCA-4-W8 2 卌 卌 IIVar. 1, Side D runout etched
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 2-8000
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MCA 2-8000-ASide A Label
MCA 2-8000-BSide B Label
MCA 2-8000-CSide C Label
MCA 2-8000-DSide D Label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records ULD 1-1/1-2UNI Records MAPS 6385
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
GMZ-55-1WA-side runout, variant 1
GMZ-56-1WB-side runout, variant 1
GMZ-57-1WC-side runout, variant 1
GMZ-58-1WD-side runout, variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 153 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s91 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | MCA Records MCA 6606/7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 6385First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 2-8000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 2-8000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 2-8000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 2-8000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 2-8000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | UNI Records 6641 066 / UNI Records MCA 2-8000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | India | MCA Records MCA 2-8000 / MCA Records MCA2-8000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Israel | MCA Records MCA 2-8000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Italy | UNI Records 6641 066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-9210~11First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-9210~11First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Malaysia | MCA Records MCA 2-8000First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Malaysia | MCA Records MCA 2-8000First yearLP | LP |
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | MCA Records PRI 8001 30000LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 6385LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA2-10013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Germany | MCA Records 300 751-406LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Netherlands | MCA Records 300 751LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 2-8000LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA2-10013LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA2-10013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA2-10013LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 2-024LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 1981 | Spain | MCA Records XD-300751LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australasia | MCA Records MAPS 6385LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 250 406-1 / MCA Records MCA 2-6896LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Germany | MCA Records 250 406-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | South Africa | MCA Records LMLD 100LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Europe | MCA Records 112 330-1LP, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Remastered, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | MCA Records MCA2-6896LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | Geffen Records 00602557464054LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Geffen Records 00602557464122LP · Colored vinyl | LP · Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Worldwide | Geffen Records B0026465-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | MCA Records MCA 2-6896LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australasia | MCA Records MAPS 6385LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 6385LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 6385LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA2-6896LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 2-6896LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records MCA 2-8000 / MCA Records MCSP 255LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | UNI Records 6.28166 DX / UNI Records MAPS 6385-D/1-2LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | UNI Records 6.28 166 DX / UNI Records MAPS 6385-D/1-2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 82.005-2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 300 751-406LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | UNI Records 6641066 / MCA Records MAPS 6385LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | MCA Records 14C 162-95005/6LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | MCA Records 55223/24 / MCA Records MCA 55223/24LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | MCA Records LAD-229 / MCA Records LPR 41011/A2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1aPrologue2:58
- A1bCrunchy Granola Suite4:08
- A2aDone Too Soon3:03
- A2bDialogue1:16
- A3Solitary Man3:03
- A4Cherry Cherry4:36
- A5Sweet Caroline3:49
- B1Porcupine Pie1:46
- B2You're So Sweet2:05
- B3Red Red Wine3:34
- B4Soggy Pretzels2:49
- B5And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind4:25
- B6Shilo3:17
- B7Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon2:36
- C1Play Me4:22
- C2Canta Libre4:53
- C3Morningside5:17
- C4Song Sung Blue4:36
- C5Cracklin' Rosie2:38
- D1Holly Holy5:23
- D2I Am . . . I Said4:33
- D3aWalk Off/Soolaimon1:13
- D3bBrother Love's Travelling Salvation Show8:14
- D3cEncore1:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot August Night are there?
153 vinyl pressings of Hot August Night are listed here, from 33 countries, released between 1972 and 2020.
When was Hot August Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA 2-8000, released December 9, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot August Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 2-8000, ULD 1-1/1-2, MCA 6606/7, MAPS 6385) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG-MCA-1-W7 3 \ and MG-MCA-2-W7 \. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot August Night 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.
