Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Nimbus 74-0367
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-5823-4 TGEtched runout side A
ZPKS-5439-4 TGEtched runout side B
(ZPKS-5823)Label matrix side A
(ZPKS-5439)Label matrix side B
The Guess WhoHand Me Down World
Vinyl pressings
Hand Me Down World
by The Guess Who · 1970
21 pressings13 countriesClassic RockBlues RockRockPop
Hand Me Down World was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Hand Me Down World
19 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Nimbus 74-0367
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-5823-4 TGEtched runout side A
ZPKS-5439-4 TGEtched runout side B
(ZPKS-5823)Label matrix side A
(ZPKS-5439)Label matrix side B
US
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0367
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-5823-1 S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K - I A1A-side runout
ZPKS-5439-1 S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K - I A1B-side runout
ZPKS-5823A-side label
ZPKS-5439B-side label
US
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0367
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-5823-6 S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KA-side runout
ZPKS-5439-6 S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KB-side runout
ZPKS-5823A-side label
ZPKS-5439B-side label
UK
August 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push Out Centre
UK
August 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | RCA Victor 74-0367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Brazil | RCA Victor LC-16234First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Nimbus 74-0367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Nimbus 74-0367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0367 / RCA 74-0367First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0367First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 1396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | RCA SS-1963First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | RCA Victor 74-0367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 74-0367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10554First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 74-0367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | RCA 74-0367First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 74-0367First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 74-0367First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-17497" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AHand Me Down World3:14
- BRunnin' Down The Street4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hand Me Down World are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Hand Me Down World are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Hand Me Down World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Canada, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Nimbus 74-0367.
How do I tell if my copy of Hand Me Down World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74-0367, RCA 1994, LC-16234, 47g 1396) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZPKS-5823-4 TG and ZPKS-5439-4 TG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hand Me Down World 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.
