Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Linn Records LKH2Linn Records 210241-630
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DMC - 9604 A - 3/9 - 89Runout A stamped
DMC - 9604 B - 4/9 - 89Runout B stamped
The Blue NileHats
Vinyl pressings
Hats
by The Blue Nile · 1989
11 pressings7 countriesNew WaveEtherealPop
Hats was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Hats
7 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Linn Records LKH2Linn Records 210241-630
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
020 C-9604 A-1 The ExchangeVariant 1: Runout side A, etched
020 C-9604 B-3Variant 1: Runout side B, etched
C-9604 A-4 II 020 [some crossed out numbers] LKH 2 A-10 The ExchangeVariant 2: Runout side A, etched
LKH 002 B II 020 C-9604 B-6 IIVariant 2: Runout side B, etched
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5284Linn Records SP-5284
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP 05284-A-ES-3Side A runout
SP 05284-B ES-2 Emw #06767xSide B runout
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Linn Records LKH2Virgin LKH2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LKH 2ARunout (Etched) Side 1, Variation 1
LKH 2BRunout (Etched) Side 2, Variation 1
LKH 2ARunout (Etched) Side 2, Variation 2
LKH2B-2Runout (Etched) Side 2, Variation 2
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin LKHLP2Virgin Records Canada LKHLP2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LKHLP-2-A (CR)Side A runout
LKHLP-2-B (CR)Side B runout
Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- Linn Records LKH-2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LKH-2-A - 27-9-89 I THE BLUE NILE
LKH-2-B - 27-9-89 I THE BLUE NILE
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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Linn Records LKH2 / Virgin LKH2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin LKHLP2 / Virgin Records Canada LKHLP2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Linn Records LKH2 / Linn Records 210241-630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Linn Records LKH2 / Linn Records 210241-630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Italy | Linn Records LKH-2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Virgin T-210 241 / Linn Records T-210 241First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP-5284 / Linn Records SP-5284First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Virgin LKHR2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | UK & Europe | Confetti Records BlueLP002LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2019 | UK & Europe | Confetti Records Bluelp002LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK & Europe | Confetti Records BLUELP002LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Over The Hillside5:03
- A2The Downtown Lights6:26
- A3Let's Go Out Tonight5:12
- B1Headlights On The Parade6:11
- B2From A Late Night Train3:59
- B3Seven A.M.5:09
- B4Saturday Night6:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hats are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hats are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1989 and 2024.
When was Hats first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Linn Records LKH2.
How do I tell if my copy of Hats is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LKH2, SP-5284, LKHLP2, LKH-2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DMC - 9604 A - 3/9 - 89 and DMC - 9604 B - 4/9 - 89. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hats 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.
