UK
June 1, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Red
- Runout / matrix
POSP 868 A' .ORLAKE. BAZZARunout etched side A
POSP 868 B' .ORLAKE.Runout etched side B
PrincessRed Hot!
Vinyl pressings
Red Hot!
by Princess · 1987
25 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Red Hot! was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Red Hot!
25 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 9 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 868
- Format
- 7"
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 885 896-1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPA 868
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 868
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 868A/2 420 TR BAZZA 1 2Runout Side A, variant 1
POSPX 868 B.2 420/T 1 1Runout Side B, variant 1
POSPX 868A/2 420 TR BAZZA 1 4Runout Side A, variant 2
POSPX 868 B.2 420/T 1 5Runout Side B, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPA 868 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 885 896-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 885 896-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor PDSX 2308First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2308First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 885 896-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 885 896-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 885 896-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Polydor 885 896-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Polydor 885 896-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Philippines | Polydor EP-PRO-8434 / Polydor 885 896-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 885 896-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 885 896-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSP 868First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSPA 868 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor 885 896-1First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ARed Hot (Extended Mix)4:50
- B1Red Hot (Dub Mix)4:47
- B2Programmed To Love You4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Hot! are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Red Hot! are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Red Hot! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor POSP 868, released June 1, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Hot! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSP 868, 885 896-1, POSPA 868, POSPX 868) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSP 868 A' .ORLAKE. BAZZA and POSP 868 B' .ORLAKE.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Red Hot! 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.
