US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86201
- Format
- 12"
SinittaHitchin' A Ride
Vinyl pressings
Hitchin' A Ride
by Sinitta · 1989
13 pressings5 countriesEuropopPop
Hitchin' A Ride was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Hitchin' A Ride
2 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 1479
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Atlantic DMD 1479First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Atlantic 0-86201First year12" | 12" |
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Liberation Records X1479312", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Liberation Records K100697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Teldec 9031-71675-7 / Fanfare Records 9031-71675-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Teldec 9031-71676-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Fonomusic 04.341012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Fonomusic 03.36857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Fanfare Records 12 FAN 2412", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Fanfare Records FAN 247", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Fanfare Records 12 FAN 2412", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Fanfare Records 12 FANX 24 / Fanfare Records 12 FAN X 2412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | Fanfare Records FAN 247", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hitchin' A Ride (PWL Remix)6:35
- B1Hitchin' A Ride (12" Remix)7:59
- B2Hitchin' A Ride (Single Mix)3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hitchin' A Ride are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hitchin' A Ride are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Hitchin' A Ride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US. One of them is Atlantic 0-86201.
How do I tell if my copy of Hitchin' A Ride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86201, DMD 1479) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hitchin' A Ride 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.
