US
August 19, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3946
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-45-X-91394-Z6. ✲ MCRRunout A
S-45-X-91398-Z5· MCRRunout B
S45-91394Label A
S45-91398Label B
RaspberriesOvernight Sensation (Hit Record)
Vinyl pressings
Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)
by Raspberries · 1974
22 pressings10 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Overnight Sensation (Hit Record) 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 Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)
15 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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
August 19, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3946
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-45-X-91394-Z3 ─◁ MCRA-side runout
S-45-X-91398-Z3 ─◁ MCRB-side runout
S45-91394A-side label
S45-91398B-side label
US
August 19, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3946
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville
- Runout / matrix
S-45-X-91394-Z1 3946 #3 MCR ORunout A-side Etching
S-45-X-91394-Z1 3946 #1 MCR ORunout B-side Etching
S45-91394Label A
S45-91398Label B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-3946
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15801
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4-Prong Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
SF 91394-1A Side Run Off
SF 91398-1B Side Run Off
UK
November 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15801
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 10607First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-10607First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Capitol Records 3946First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 762 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-81 762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 7627", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1974 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-10642First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 3946First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Capitol Records 1 J 006-81.762First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15801First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records P-3946First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records P-39467", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records 3946First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records 3946First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records 3946First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C006-81 762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records GOLD 337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOvernight Sensation (Hit Record)5:34
- BHands On You2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Overnight Sensation (Hit Record) are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Overnight Sensation (Hit Record) are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1979.
When was Overnight Sensation (Hit Record) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Netherlands, South Africa and more. One of them is Capitol Records 3946, released August 19, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Overnight Sensation (Hit Record) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3946, P-3946, CL 15801, 5C006-81 762) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-45-X-91394-Z6. ✲ MCR and S-45-X-91398-Z5· MCR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Overnight Sensation (Hit Record) 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.
