Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records BF 18 523Bellaphon BF 18 523
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BZ 1969Matrix Label Side A
BZ 1970Matrix Label Side B
Rick SpringfieldTake A Hand
Vinyl pressings
Take A Hand
by Rick Springfield · 1976
11 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Take A Hand was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Take A Hand
11 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 8 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records 2005 074
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records CH 3051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records CH-3051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records CH-3051-DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records CH3051X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Chelsea Records CH3051XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | Chelsea Records 640 101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Chelsea Records BF 18 523 / Bellaphon BF 18 523First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | Chelsea Records CHEN 3501First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Wizard Records ZS 138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Chelsea Records 2005 074First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | South Africa | Wizard Records WZS 401First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Chelsea Records 2005 074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Chelsea Records CH 3051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Chelsea Records CH-3051-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Chelsea Records CH-3051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATake A Hand2:16
- BArchangel3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take A Hand are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Take A Hand are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Take A Hand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Chelsea Records BF 18 523.
How do I tell if my copy of Take A Hand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 18 523, 2005 074, CH 3051, CH-3051) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BZ 1969 and BZ 1970. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take A Hand 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.
