UK
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Def American Recordings DEFAP 612
- Format
- 12", Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
DEFAP 612A ORLAKESide A
DEFAP 612BI ORLAKESide B
The Black CrowesHard To Handle
Vinyl pressings
Hard To Handle
by The Black Crowes · 1990
15 pressings5 countriesRock
Hard To Handle was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Hard To Handle
9 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Def American Recordings DEFA 6Def American Recordings 878 132-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
DEFA 6 A-1U-1- QISide A
DEFA 6 B-1U-1-QISide B
UK
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Def American Recordings DEFA 612Def American Recordings 878 133-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DEFA612A-1U-1-1 StuRunout side A
DEFA612B-1U-1-1Runout side B
UK
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Def American Recordings DEFA 6Def American Recordings 878 132-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
DEFA 6 A-1U-1- 1 STURunout side A
DEFA 6 B-1U-1- 1Runout side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Def American Recordings CRODJ 212
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
CRODJ 212 A-1 J-1-1 COPYMASTERS.MILES.Side 1
CRODJ 212 B-1 U-1-1 COPYMASTERS.MILES.Side 2
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Def American Recordings 7-19245
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7-19245-A-SR1 SRC 1-1A-Side - etched
7-19245-B-SR1 SRC 1-1B-Side - etched
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.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Def American Recordings 878 132-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Def American Recordings 878 132-7 / Def American Recordings DEFA 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Philips 1432First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Def American Recordings CRODJ 212First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Def American Recordings 7-19245First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Def American Recordings DEFAP 612First year12", Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Def American Recordings DEFA 6 / Def American Recordings 878 132-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Def American Recordings DEFA 612 / Def American Recordings 878 133-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Def American Recordings DEFA 6 / Def American Recordings 878 132-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Def American Recordings 868 838-7 / Def American Recordings DEFA107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Def American Recordings DEFA 1012 / Def American Recordings 868 839-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Def American Recordings DEFA10 / Def American Recordings 868 838-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Def American Recordings DEFAP 10 / Def American Recordings 868 840-77", 45 RPM, Shape, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Def American Recordings DEFA10 / Def American Recordings 868 838-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Def American Recordings DEFAP 10 / Def American Recordings 868 840-712", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AHard To Handle3:06
- BJealous Again (Acoustic Version)4:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hard To Handle are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hard To Handle are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Hard To Handle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Def American Recordings DEFAP 612, released July 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Hard To Handle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEFAP 612, DEFA 6, DEFA 612, CRODJ 212) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DEFAP 612A ORLAKE and DEFAP 612BI ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hard To Handle 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.
