UK
January 11, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TY - CBS
Shakin' StevensHot Dog
Vinyl pressings
Hot Dog
by Shakin' Stevens · 1980
12 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
Hot Dog was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Hot Dog
11 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
January 11, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-8090-A2Side A runout (Variant 1)
EPC-S-8090-B1Side B runout (Variant 1)
EPC-S-8090-A1 O TY-CBS 2 3Side A runout (Variant 2)
EPC-S-8090-B1 Λ TY-CBSSide B runout (Variant 2)
UK
January 11, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-8090-A1
EPC-S-8090-B1
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8090
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM
Ireland
January 11, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC 8090 A GOSide A
EPC 8090 GOSide B
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 8090
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Epic EPC 8090First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Epic SDC 37First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 8090 / Epic 8090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Epic ES 458First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | Epic EN 5025First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 8090First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1980 | Zimbabwe | Epic EN 5025First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | Epic S EPC 8090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 8090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 8090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 8090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Epic EPC-S-80907", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- AHot Dog2:48
- BApron Strings3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Dog are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hot Dog are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Hot Dog first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Ireland, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Epic S EPC 8090, released January 11, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Dog is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 8090, EPC 8090, ES 458, EN 5025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TY - CBS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Dog 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.
