UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Hannibal Records HNBL 1313
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Hand Of Kindness
by Richard Thompson · 1983
18 pressings11 countriesFolk RockRock
Hand Of Kindness 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 Hand Of Kindness
14 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Hannibal Records HNBL 1313
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HNBL-1313-A STERLING M2SF2 A EDP NL 08-22617-1A-1Variant 1 A-side runout, stamped except for the matrix# and "M2SF2"; "EDP" is in an oval
HNBL-1313-B M2SMF2 NL STERLING 08-22617-1B-1 EDP AVariant 1 B-side runout, stamped except for the matrix# and "M2SF2"; "EDP" is in an oval
HNBL-1313-A M2SF2 08-22617-1A-1 STERLING A EDP NLVariant 2 A-side stamped (EDP in an oval)
HNBL-1313-B M2SF2 08-22617-1B-1 STERLING A EDP NLVariant 2 B-side stamped (EDP in an oval)
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Hannibal Records HNBL 1313
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08-22617-1A-1; STERLING; B; NL; EDPSide A runout, stamped
HNBL 1313-A; M2 SF2Side A runout, etched
08-22617-1B-1; STERLING; B; NL; EDPSide B runout, stamped
HNBL 1313-B; M2 SF2Side B runout, etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Hannibal Records HNBL-1313Hannibal Records HNLP 1313
- Format
- LP, Album · Europadisk Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HNBL-1313-A STERLING M2 EDP (in a circle)Side A runout
HNBL-1313-B M1 SF1SM1 STERLING EDP (in a circle)Side B runout
HNBL-1313 ASide A label
HNBL-1313 BSide B label
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Hannibal Records HNBL-1313Hannibal Records HNLP 1313
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Hannibal Records HNBL 1313
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NL 08-22617-1A-1 H//BL -1 313 A STERLING BSide A
NL 08-22617-1B-1 H//BL -1 313 B M3SF2 STERLINGSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Hannibal Records HNBL-1313 / Hannibal Records HNLP 1313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Hannibal Records HNBL 1313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Hannibal Records 6.25 574 / Hannibal Records 6.25574 AOFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Hannibal Records 6.25 574LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Japan | Hannibal Records YX-7345-HBFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Hannibal Records HNBL 1313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | EMI EMC 274First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Hannibal Records HNBL 1313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Hannibal Records HNBL 1313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Hannibal Records HNBL 1313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Hannibal Records HNBL 1313First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Hannibal Records HNBL 1313LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | US | Hannibal Records HNBL-1313 / Hannibal Records HNLP 1313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | USA & Canada | Hannibal Records HNBL 1313First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | USA & Canada | Hannibal Records HNBL 1313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Tear Stained Letter4:40
- A2How I Wanted To5:08
- A3Both Ends Burning3:49
- A4A Poisoned Heart And A Twisted Memory5:22
- B1The Wrong Heartbeat3:12
- B2Hand Of Kindness4:43
- B3Devonside4:43
- B4Two Left Feet3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hand Of Kindness are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Hand Of Kindness are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Hand Of Kindness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Hannibal Records HNBL 1313.
How do I tell if my copy of Hand Of Kindness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HNBL 1313, HNBL-1313, 6.25 574, EMC 274) 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 Hand Of Kindness 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.