US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 413
- Format
- 12"
Randy FredrixThe Hunter
Vinyl pressings
The Hunter
by Randy Fredrix · 1983
14 pressings7 countriesElectroNew WaveElectronicRock
The Hunter was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The Hunter
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 413 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SG.413.A -I MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢ I "It Finally Happened Randy!" Ʌ1CSide A runout
SG.413.B -I I Ʌ1B-1Side B runout
SG 413 ASide A label
SG 413 BSide B label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7065 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records 104222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records TDS-182
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Salsoul Records 104222First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Salsoul Records TDS-182First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Salsoul Records SG 413First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Salsoul Records S7-7065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Rams Horn Records 1293 / Rams Horn Records RHR 1293First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 3293First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Salsoul Records SG 413First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | US | Salsoul Records SG 413 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7065 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7065First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Salsoul Records 101.82857", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Brazil | Salsoul Records 101.82857", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | Strong Record SRX 10712" | 12" |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 371912", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Hunter3:38
- A2The Hunter (Scratch Version)3:30
- B1The Hunter5:00
- B2The Hunter (Instrumental)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hunter are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Hunter are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1988.
When was The Hunter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Salsoul Records SG 413.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hunter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 413, S7 7065, SG 413 DJ, S7 7065 DJ) 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 The Hunter 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.