US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-4875
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E2VW-5358 - 1S I A1Side A runout
E2VW-5356 - 1S I A1Side B runout
E2VW-5358Side A label
E2VW-5356Side B label
Spike Jones And His Country CousinsHot Lips / Hotter Than A Pistol
Vinyl pressings
Hot Lips / Hotter Than A Pistol
by Spike Jones And His Country Cousins · 1952
11 pressings6 countriesParodyNoveltyPopFolk
Hot Lips / Hotter Than A Pistol was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Lips / Hotter Than A Pistol
9 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-4875
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E2VW-5358Label A
E2VW-5356Label B
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-4875
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E2VW-5358Label A
E2VW-5356Label B
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-4875
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E2VB-5358Side A Label
E2VB-5356Side B Label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-4875
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E2-VB-5358Side A label
E2-VB-5356Side B label
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.10355
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E2-VB-5356-1A GSide A
E2-VB-5358-1A GSide B
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | RCA Victor 20-4875First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice B. 10355First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | His Master's Voice B.10355First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | His Master's Voice 7M121First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor 47-4875First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor 20-4875First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor 47-4875First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor 20-4875First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor 20-4875First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | Norway | His Master's Voice A.L.S. 5038Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 63-0281Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHot Lips
- BHotter Than A Pistol
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Lips / Hotter Than A Pistol are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hot Lips / Hotter Than A Pistol are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1952 and 1953.
When was Hot Lips / Hotter Than A Pistol first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is RCA Victor 47-4875.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Lips / Hotter Than A Pistol is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-4875, 20-4875, B.10355, 7M121) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E2VW-5358 - 1S I A1 and E2VW-5356 - 1S I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Lips / Hotter Than A Pistol 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.