Europe
1975- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky SKY 3219Blue Sky ZS8-2755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
3219 A [Walking Eye logo]Runout, side A, etched
3219 BRunout, side B, etched
Rick DerringerHang On Sloopy
Vinyl pressings
Hang On Sloopy
by Rick Derringer · 1975
12 pressings10 countriesClassic RockRock
Hang On Sloopy was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Hang On Sloopy
12 pressings came out in 1975, 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
March 1975- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS8 2755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA ZS-8-2755-3 MCRRunout Side A, variant 1
AA ZS8-2755-4Runout Side B, variant 1
AD ZS-8-2755-3 MCR TRunout Side A, variant 2
AD ZS8 2755-4 TIRunout Side B, variant 2
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky S SKY 3219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
May 2, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky SKY 3219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS8 2755
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222130
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX175826 BA222130-1Runout Side A
MX175827 BA222130-2Runout Side B
MX175826Label Side A
MX175827Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | CBS BA 222130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Brazil | Epic 66270First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Blue Sky ZS8 2755First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Europe | Blue Sky SKY 3219 / Blue Sky ZS8-2755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Epic ECPB-315First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 461587First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Spain | Blue Sky SKY 3219First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Blue Sky S SKY 3219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Blue Sky ZS8 2755First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | Blue Sky SKY 3219 / Epic EPC 3219First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | US | Blue Sky ZS8 2755First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Blue Sky SKY 3219First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AHang On Sloopy3:06
- BSkyscraper Blues3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hang On Sloopy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hang On Sloopy are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Hang On Sloopy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Europe, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Blue Sky SKY 3219.
How do I tell if my copy of Hang On Sloopy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKY 3219, ZS8 2755, S SKY 3219, BA 222130) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3219 A [Walking Eye logo] and 3219 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hang On Sloopy 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.
