US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2929
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-25580 SPSide A label
ST-A-25579 SPSide B label
The J. Geils BandHard Drivin' Man
Vinyl pressings
Hard Drivin' Man
by The J. Geils Band · 1972
14 pressings5 countriesBlues RockRock & RollRock
Hard Drivin' Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Hard Drivin' Man
11 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2929
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-25580 MOSide A label
A-25579 MOSide B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2929
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-25580-PLSide A label
ST-A-25579-PLSide B label
US
November 17, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2929
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · PL
- Runout / matrix
A-25580-5 PP ATA/ Runout etched
A-25579-2 PP ATB/ Runout etched
A-25580-PLA/ Label
A-25579-PLB/ Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2929
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A-25580 SPSide A label
A-25579 SPSide B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2929
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-25580 MOSide A label
A-25579 MOSide B label
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Atlantic AT 2929First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 10266First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 10266First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 10266First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic 45-2929First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic 45-2929First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic 45-2929First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic 45-2929First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic 45-2929First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic 45-2929First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic 45-2929First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 266 / Atlantic 45-29297", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 266 / Atlantic 45-29297", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Atlantic P-1196A7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHard Drivin' Man3:25
- BWhammer Jammer2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hard Drivin' Man are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hard Drivin' Man are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Hard Drivin' Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Atlantic 45-2929.
How do I tell if my copy of Hard Drivin' Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2929, K 10266, AT 2929) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-25580 SP and ST-A-25579 SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hard Drivin' Man 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.
