Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9198 334
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
9198 334 1 1 520 240679 3Runout side A, stamped
9198 334 2 1 520 3Runout side B, stamped
9198 334.1Label side A
9198 334.2Label side B
TantraHills Of Katmandu / Wishbone
Vinyl pressings
Hills Of Katmandu / Wishbone
by Tantra · 1979
20 pressings12 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Hills Of Katmandu / Wishbone was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Hills Of Katmandu / Wishbone
5 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6025 235Philips 6025235
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6025 235 1 1 520 11 06 79Runout area side A
6025 235 1 1 520Runout area side B
6025 235.1Label side A
6025 235.2Label side B
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6025 235
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6025235 1 1 520 110679 AZ❀Etched on runout area side A
6025 235 2 1 520 AZ❀Etched on runout area side B
6025 235.1Label side A
6025 235.2Label side B
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9198 334
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Greece
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9198 334
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Belgium | Philips 9198 334First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Greece | Philips 9198 334First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Philips 9198 334First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Philips 6025 235 / Philips 6025235First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Philips 6025 235First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Philips 632308712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Argentina | Philips 6025 2357", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Philips 303037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Mexico | RCA DISCO - TEC 9812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Killroy KMS 119515 KS / Killroy 11951512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Killroy 3293 / Killroy KS 3293 KF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Killroy KMS 119515 KS12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6198 4407", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | Philips TOS 13037", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | US | Importe/12 YE-1207", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Importe/12 YE-1207", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Importe/12 YE-1207", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Automatic Record Co. K 178307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Automatic Record Co. K 17830 (T) / Automatic Record Co. K 17830T12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Philippines | Importe/12 IM-82-0037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHills Of Katmandu4:47
- BWishbone4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hills Of Katmandu / Wishbone are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Hills Of Katmandu / Wishbone are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1979 and 1982.
When was Hills Of Katmandu / Wishbone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Italy, Belgium, Greece. One of them is Philips 9198 334.
How do I tell if my copy of Hills Of Katmandu / Wishbone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9198 334, 6025 235) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9198 334 1 1 520 240679 3 and 9198 334 2 1 520 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hills Of Katmandu / Wishbone 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.