UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bus Stop BUS 1024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BUS 1024 A-1 M RJLSide A, runout
BUS 1024 B-1 M RJLSide B, runout
BUS 1024A 45Side A, label
BUS 1024B 45Side B, label
Paper LaceHitchin' A Ride '75
Vinyl pressings
Hitchin' A Ride '75
by Paper Lace · 1974
14 pressings10 countriesPop RockClassic RockRockPop
Hitchin' A Ride '75 was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Hitchin' A Ride '75
6 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bus Stop BUS 1024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bus Stop BUS 1024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Country unknown
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6000 166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bus Stop BUS-10713
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
South Africa
1974- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone SPD 660
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Unknown | Philips 6000 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | Bus Stop BUS-10713First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | South Africa | Parlophone SPD 660First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Bus Stop BUS 1024First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Bus Stop BUS 1024First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Bus Stop BUS 1024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Philips 6000 1667", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Philips 6000 1667", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Hungary | Pepita SPSK 70205 / Pepita SPS 702057" | 7" |
| 1975 | Scandinavia | Philips 6000 1667", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Turkey | Philips 6000 1667", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 844 / Philips 6000 1667", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philips 6000 1667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Philips 6000 1667", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHitchin' A Ride '75
- BLove - You're A Long Time Coming
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hitchin' A Ride '75 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hitchin' A Ride '75 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Hitchin' A Ride '75 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Australia, South Africa. One of them is Bus Stop BUS 1024.
How do I tell if my copy of Hitchin' A Ride '75 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BUS 1024, 6000 166, BUS-10713, SPD 660) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BUS 1024 A-1 M RJL and BUS 1024 B-1 M RJL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hitchin' A Ride '75 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.
