UK
March 19, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2303Virgin V2303
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2303 A-2U-1- 1Runout A, variant 1
V 2303 B-2U-1-1-5Runout B, variant 1
V 2303 A-2U-1-11Runout A, variant 2
V 2303 B-2U-1-1—x1Runout B, variant 2
Scott WalkerClimate Of Hunter
Vinyl pressings
Climate Of Hunter
by Scott Walker · 1984
12 pressings6 countriesModern ClassicalArt RockAvantgardeJazz
Climate Of Hunter was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Climate Of Hunter
8 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2302Virgin V 2303
- Format
- LP, Mispress
Australia
April 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2303
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX204036
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 206 118
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM 206118 A-1/84S III Made in GermanyRunout side A - stamped
DM 206118 B-1/84S III Made in GermanyRunout side B - stamped
S 206 118 ALabel A
S 206 118 BLabel B
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 70 245Virgin 70245
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M6 345562 70245 A Ʈ 2A-side runout
M6 345481 Ʈ 70245 B 1B-side runout
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2303
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin V 2303First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 118LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70 245 / Virgin 70245First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin V 2303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin V 2302 / Virgin V 2303First yearLP, Mispress | LP, Mispress |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin V 2303 / Virgin V2303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin V 2303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Virgin 779 854-1 / UMC 779 854-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Virgin 206 118LP, Album, Repress, Reissue | LP, Album, Repress, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Virgin OVED 149LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rawhide
- A2Dealer
- A3Track Three
- A4Sleepwalkers Woman
- B1Track Five
- B2Track Six
- B3Track Seven
- B4Blanket Roll Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Climate Of Hunter are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Climate Of Hunter are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 2019.
When was Climate Of Hunter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Virgin V 2303, released March 19, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Climate Of Hunter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2303, V 2302, 206 118, 70 245) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2303 A-2U-1- 1 and V 2303 B-2U-1-1-5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Climate Of Hunter 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.
