Philippines
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS QCL45-10297
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Hangin' Tough
by New Kids On The Block · 1988
32 pressings12 countriesPop RapSynth-popElectronicHip Hop
Hangin' Tough was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Hangin' Tough
1 pressing came out in 1988, 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 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Philippines | CBS QCL45-10297First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 655199 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Costa Rica | CBS 76552827", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS 655199 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS 655199 612", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Japan | CBS/Sony XDSP 931207", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Philippines | CBS QCL45-102977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS 655199 612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS ARIC 22837", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK & France | CBS XPS 240Flexi-disc, 7", Sampler, Promo · Promo | Flexi-disc, 7", Sampler, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Columbia 38-689607", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Columbia 38-689607", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS BLOCK 17", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS BLOCK T112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | CBS BLOCK S1 / CBS BLOCK 17", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655199 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655199 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655199 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Ireland | CBS BLOCK 37", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | CBS BLOCK 37", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS BLOCK 37", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | CBS BLOCK 37", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | CBS BLOCK T3 / CBS Block T312", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | CBS Block P3 / CBS BLOCK 37", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS BLOCK W37", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | CBS BLOCK B37", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | CBS BLOCK Q17", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | CBS BLOCK 37", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Columbia 657406 7 / Columbia COL 657406 77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | France | Columbia PRO 6637", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHangin' Tough (7" Remix)3:51
- BDidn't I (Blow Your Mind)4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hangin' Tough are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Hangin' Tough are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1988 and 1991.
When was Hangin' Tough first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Philippines. One of them is CBS QCL45-10297.
How do I tell if my copy of Hangin' Tough is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use QCL45-10297) 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 Hangin' Tough 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.
