US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 33583
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 33583Side A
BL 33583Side B
Vinyl pressings
Hour Of The Wolf
by Steppenwolf · 1975
16 pressings12 countriesHard RockClassic RockRock
Hour Of The Wolf was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Hour Of The Wolf
14 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 33583
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P P AL 33583-1F 1 BSide A runout [Variant 1]
P P BL 33583-1F 1Side B runout [Variant 1]
P P AL 33583-1FSide A runout [Variant 2]
P P BL 33583-1ESide B runout [Variant 2]
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 33583
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P AL 33583-1D 1 TSide A runout
o P BL 33583-1C 1 TSide B runout
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 33583
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
P AL 33583-1C 1T CA Side Stamp, except "1T" etch
P BL 33583-1C 1T CB Side Stamp, except "1T" etch
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 69151
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PE 33583Matrix side A
PC 33582Matrix side B
EPC (MUM crossed out) ·S·59151·A1Runout A-side, stamped variant 1
EPC (MUM crossed out) ·S·59151·B2Runout B-side, stamped variant 1
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic 47.019
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Epic 47.019First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3737First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Canada | Epic KE 33583First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Europe | Epic EPC 69151First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | Epic EPC 69151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Epic ECPN-64First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Epic ECPN-64First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Epic SBPC474343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Epic EPC80914First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | UK | Epic EPC 69151First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Epic PE 33583First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Epic PE 33583First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Epic PE 33583First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Epic PE 33583First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Yugoslavia | Suzy EPC 69151 / Epic EPC 69151LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Epic EPC 69151LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Caroline4:49
- A2Annie, Annie Over4:09
- A3Two For The Love Of One3:40
- A4Just For Tonight5:35
- B1Hard Rock Road3:27
- B2Someone Told A Lie5:03
- B3Another's Lifetime4:30
- B4Mr. Penny Pincher6:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hour Of The Wolf are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Hour Of The Wolf are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Hour Of The Wolf first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Epic PE 33583.
How do I tell if my copy of Hour Of The Wolf is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PE 33583, EPC 69151, 47.019, ELPS 3737) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 33583 and BL 33583. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hour Of The Wolf 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.
