Germany
September 1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records INT 147.330
- Format
- LP, Album
SurvivorToo Hot To Sleep
Vinyl pressings
Too Hot To Sleep
by Survivor · 1988
15 pressings14 countriesHard RockAORRock
Too Hot To Sleep was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Too Hot To Sleep
15 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 14 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
October 1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records Z 44282Scotti Bros. Records OZ 44282
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL/BL 44282
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 836 589-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8365891 A-1U-1- *16 X on background* 8865891 A-1U-1-Side A, variant 1
8365891 B-1U-1- *15 X on background* 8865891 B-1U-1-Side B, variant 1
8365891 A-1U-1-1 8⃥8⃥6⃥5⃥8⃥9⃥1⃥ ⃥A⃥-⃥1⃥U⃥-⃥1⃥-⃥ PhilSide A, stamped [Phil etched], variant 2
8365891 B-1U-1-1 8⃥8⃥6⃥5⃥8⃥9⃥1⃥ ⃥B⃥-⃥1⃥U⃥-⃥1⃥-⃥Side B, stamped, variant 2
Greece
September 1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 836 589-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Scandinavia
September 1988- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SLP-3143
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP-3143-A GRAMMOPLAST GA - BPSide A
SLP-3143-B GRAMMOPLAST GA - BP 19/9-88Side B
South Korea
November 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Oasis Records OCAN-5025
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Scotti Bros. Records 836 589-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | Mercury 836 589-1 / Scotti Bros. Records 836 589-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Scotti Bros. Records FZ 44282First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Scotti Bros. Records 836 589-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | Scotti Bros. Records 836 589-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1988 | Italy | Scotti Bros. Records SCT 20870First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | Scotti Bros. Records C25Y0380First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Portugal | Scotti Bros. Records 836 589-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Scotti Bros. Records 836 589-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records 836 589-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records INT 147.330First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Scotti Bros. Records 836 589-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP-3143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Scotti Bros. Records Z 44282 / Scotti Bros. Records OZ 44282First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Korea | Oasis Records OCAN-5025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1She's A Star5:43
- A2Desperate Dreams4:47
- A3Too Hot To Sleep4:48
- A4Didn't Know It Was Love4:22
- A5Rhythm Of The City5:24
- B1Here Comes Desire6:44
- B2Across The Miles5:51
- B3Tell Me I'm The One5:11
- B4Can't Give It Up4:24
- B5Burning Bridges5:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Too Hot To Sleep are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Too Hot To Sleep are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Too Hot To Sleep first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Germany, US, UK, Greece and more. One of them is Scotti Bros. Records INT 147.330, released September 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Too Hot To Sleep is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use INT 147.330, Z 44282, 836 589-1, SLP-3143) 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 Too Hot To Sleep 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.
