Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 72821
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Poster Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
1-72821Side A label
2-72821Side B label
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Vinyl pressings
White Hot
by Red Rider · 1979
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockArena RockRock
White Hot was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 White Hot
3 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL16139
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL16139
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CL 16139 A-1 G MTM 1Runout side A, stamped, except [MTM] etched
CL 16139 B-1 G 1Runout B-side stamped
CL 16139A
CL 16139B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records 72821First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records 728217", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL16139First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL16139First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-2467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records 48457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records P-48457", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records 48457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records 48457", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records 48457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhite Hot3:28
- BAvenue "A"3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of White Hot are there?
10 vinyl pressings of White Hot are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was White Hot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Canada, UK. One of them is Capitol Records 72821.
How do I tell if my copy of White Hot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 72821, CL16139) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-72821 and 2-72821. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is White 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.
