Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4443
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4443-1A-Side Runout Groove (Etched)
4443-2B-Side Runout Groove (Etched)
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Vinyl pressings
Hobo
by The Gun · 1969
11 pressings8 countriesClassic RockRock
Hobo was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Hobo
11 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 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
August 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4443
- Format
- Single, 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8284-2A-side runout area
8285-2B-side runout area
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10537
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 152319A-Side Label
JZSP 152320B-Side Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10537
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
JZSP152319-1A p 2A-Side Runout Etching
JZSP152320-1A p 1B-Side Runout Etching
JZSP 152319A-Side Label
JZSP 152320B-Side Label
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA-221685
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4443
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS 4443 A GPRunout groove side A
CBS 4443 BRunout groove side B
4443 ACenter label side A
4443 BCenter label side B
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS BA-221685First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4443First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4443First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4443First yearSingle, 7", Promo · Promo | Single, 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4443First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Netherlands | CBS 4443First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Norway | CBS 4443First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Singapore | CBS 2-605First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Epic 5-10537First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Epic 5-10537First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4443First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHobo3:35
- BDon't Look Back3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hobo are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hobo are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Hobo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS 4443.
How do I tell if my copy of Hobo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4443, 5-10537, BA-221685, 2-605) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4443-1 and 4443-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hobo 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.
