US
1981- Label and catalog number
- 21 Records T1-1-9001
- Format
- LP, Album
Paul BradyHard Station
Vinyl pressings
Hard Station
by Paul Brady · 1981
12 pressings7 countriesRock
Hard Station was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Hard Station
6 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 4 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- 21 Records T1-1-9001 Intl. 2311-167
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-1 TI-1-9001-AS HRM SterlingSide A stamped
A-1 TI-1-9001-BS HRM SterlingSide B stamped
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- 21 Records POLS 1072Polydor POLS 1072
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA K58312
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- 21 Records 2311 167Polydor 2311 167
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2311 167 S 1 3 20 1 ARunout side A
2311 167 S 2 3 20 B 1Runout side B
Ireland
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA K58312
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | 21 Records 2311 167 / Polydor 2311 167First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ireland | WEA K58312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | 21 Records POLS 1072 / Polydor POLS 1072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | WEA K58312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | 21 Records T1-1-9001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | 21 Records T1-1-9001 Intl. 2311-167First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | 21 Records 2311 167 / Polydor 2311 167LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ireland | Polydor POLS 1072 / 21 Records POLS 1072LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | 21 Records 210.002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Mercury 834 696-1 / Mercury PRICE 122LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Unknown | Pee Bee Music PBMVIN024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | 21 Records POLS 1072 / Polydor POLS 1072LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Busted Loose4:40
- A2Nothing But The Same Old Story6:02
- A3Night Hunting Time5:37
- A4Hard Station5:28
- B1Crazy Dreams4:58
- B2Cold Cold Night6:02
- B3Dancer In The Fire5:44
- B3The Road To The Promised Land5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hard Station are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hard Station are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 2023.
When was Hard Station first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Germany, Ireland. One of them is 21 Records T1-1-9001.
How do I tell if my copy of Hard Station is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T1-1-9001, T1-1-9001 Intl. 2311-167, POLS 1072, K58312) 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 Hard Station 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.