Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Nimbus 74-0414
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-5897-7 SA side stamped runout
ZPKS-6236-7 SB side stamped runout
ZPKS-5897A side label
ZPKS-6236B side label
Vinyl pressings
Hang On To Your Life
by The Guess Who · 1971
20 pressings12 countriesClassic RockRock
Hang On To Your Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Hang On To Your Life
20 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
March 19, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Push-Centre
- Runout / matrix
ZPKM 5897 I VRunout area side A
ZPKM 6236 I VRunout area side B
ZPKM 5897Label side A
ZPKM 6236Label side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0414
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-5897-2 S I A A2Side A runout
ZPKS-6236-1 S I A A3Side B runout
ZPKS-5897Side A Label
ZPKS-6236Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0414
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-5897-1 S I A3Side A runout, variant 1
ZPKS-6236-1 S I > A2Side B runout, variant 1
ZPKS-5897-1 S I A3Side A runout, variant 2
ZPKS-6236-1 S I > A3Side B runout, variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0414
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-5897-5 SSide A runout; stamped
ZPKS-6236-5 SSide B runout; stamped
ZPKS-5897Side A label
ZPKS-6236Side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0414
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-5897-4 S A1G RSide A runout
ZPKS-6236-4- S A1G RSide B runout
ZPKS-5897Side A Label
ZPKS-6236Side B Label
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.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor 74-0414First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Canada | Nimbus 74-0414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0414 / RCA 74-0414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Greece | RCA Victor Sg 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | India | RCA Victor 47-0414First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Japan | RCA SS 2076First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Japan | RCA SS 2076First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Philippines | RCA Victor 74-0414First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Singapore | RCA Victor 74-0414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10592First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor 74-0414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor 74-0414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor 74-0414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor 74-0414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHang On To Your Life3:20
- BDo You Miss Me Darlin'3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hang On To Your Life are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Hang On To Your Life are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Hang On To Your Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Nimbus 74-0414.
How do I tell if my copy of Hang On To Your Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74-0414, RCA 2065, Sg 19, 47-0414) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZPKS-5897-7 S and ZPKS-6236-7 S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hang On To Your Life 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.
