Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 651302 7CBS CBS 651302 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
01 651302 1A 1Runouts side A
01 651302 1B 1Runouts side B
The HootersKarla With A K
Vinyl pressings
Karla With A K
by The Hooters · 1987
12 pressings5 countriesPop RockIndie RockRock
Karla With A K 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 Karla With A K
7 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 651302 6CBS 651302 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
01 651302 1A 1 ARunout side A
01 651302 1B 1 ARunout side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-07666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 176471Side A label
ZSS 176466Side B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS 02873
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38 07666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-176465-DMM-1A G1 STERLINGRunout A-side etched
ZSS-176465-DMM-1A G2 STERLINGRunout B-side etched
ZSS 176465Label sides A & B
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 651302 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 651302 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia 38 07666First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS 651302 7 / CBS CBS 651302 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 651302 6 / CBS 651302 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | US | Columbia CAS 02873First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 38 07666First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 38-07666First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | CBS 651302 97", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | CBS 651302 612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | CBS 651302 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | CBS 651302 07", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | UK | Columbia 657911 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AKarla With A K3:53
- BWashington's Day5:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Karla With A K are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Karla With A K are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1992.
When was Karla With A K first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, US, Australia, Canada. One of them is CBS 651302 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Karla With A K is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 651302 7, CBS 651302 6, 38-07666, CAS 02873) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 651302 1A 1 and 01 651302 1B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Karla With A K 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.
