UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 326
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12IS 326 A-1U-1- TY1Side A runout
12IS 326 B-1U-1- TY1Side B runout
The ChristiansHooverville (And They Promised Us The World)
Vinyl pressings
Hooverville (And They Promised Us The World)
by The Christians · 1987
14 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Hooverville was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Hooverville
14 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 326
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
IS 326 A - 1U - 1 - 1Side A runout, stamped
IS 326 B - 1U - 1 - 1 - 2 TY1Side B runout, stamped
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 326
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Poster
- Runout / matrix
12IS 326 A-1U-1-1-5 TY1Side A runout
12IS 326 B-1U-1-1-1 TY1Side B runout
12 IS 326-ASide A label
12 IS 326-BSide B label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 326
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
IS 326 A-1U-1- 1 - 9 TY1Side A runout, variant 1
IS 326 B-1U-1-1- 2 TY1Side B runout, variant 1
IS 326 A-1U-1- 1 ↽ 5 TY1Side A runout, variant 2
IS 326 B-1U-1-1↽ 1 TY1Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 326
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
IS 326 A // 1 ∇ 420 EXSide A runout
IS 326 B // 1 ∇ 420 EXSide B runout
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 326
- Format
- 7", Single · Paper Labels, Barcode
- Runout / matrix
IS 326 A-1U-1- 1 - 12Side A stamped runout
IS 326 B-1U-1-1- 1-12Side B stamped runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 109 178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 609 178First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Island Records IS 326First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Island Records ISS 326First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 3A 609178First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 326First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records IS 326First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 326First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 326-DJFirst year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records IS 326First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records IS 326-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records IS 326First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records IS 326First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records IS 326First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHooverville (And They Promised Us The World)4:50
- BNo Reason4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hooverville are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hooverville are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Hooverville first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Europe, Italy, South Africa and more. One of them is Island Records 12 IS 326.
How do I tell if my copy of Hooverville is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 IS 326, IS 326, 12 IS 326-DJ, IS 326-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12IS 326 A-1U-1- TY1 and 12IS 326 B-1U-1- TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hooverville 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.
