Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 100·15·052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IP 100. 15. 052 BZ 3315-ARunout A [stamped]
IP 100. 15. 052 BZ 3316-BRunout B [stamped]
BZ 3315Label A
BZ 3316Label B
Rick JamesHard To Get
Vinyl pressings
Hard To Get
by Rick James · 1982
15 pressings5 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Hard To Get was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Hard To Get
15 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 120·15·006
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1277
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMGT 1277 A-1-1-1-Runout, A-side, machine stamped
TMGT 1277 B-1-1-221Runout, B-side, machine stamped
TMGT 1277ACenter label, A-side
TMGT 1277BCenter label, B-side
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1277
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1277 A-1-1-1-3A side runout, stamped
TMG 1277 B-1-1-1-1B side runout, stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1634GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1634GFA66549-15B P-14 VXRunout A: Hand etched
1634GFB66552-15A P-14 VXRunout B: Hand etched
66549Label A-side
66552Label B-side
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1634GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1634GFA66549-15B P-14 VXRunout A: Hand etched
1634GFB66552-15A P-14 VXRunout B: Hand etched
66549Label A-side
66552Label B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Motown Record Corporation GD 6004First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Gordy G 1634XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 100·15·052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 120·15·006First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Peru | Motown F-MOT 0001634.3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Peru | Motown 0001634.3First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMGT 1277First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMG 1277First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Gordy 1634GFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Gordy I634GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Gordy 1634GFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Gordy 1634 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Gordy I634GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Gordy 1634 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Gordy 1634GFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHard To Get3:54
- BMy Love2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hard To Get are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hard To Get are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Hard To Get first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Motown 100·15·052.
How do I tell if my copy of Hard To Get is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 100·15·052, 120·15·006, TMGT 1277, TMG 1277) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IP 100. 15. 052 BZ 3315-A and IP 100. 15. 052 BZ 3316-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hard To Get 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.
