UK
September 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10608
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR 20108-1A stamped variant 1
DR20109-1 AP IB stamped variant 1
DR 20108-1 AH 5 1A stamped variant 2
DR20109-1 GH 5 1 CAB stamped variant 2
The Johnston BrothersHernando's Hideaway / Hey There
Vinyl pressings
Hernando's Hideaway / Hey There
by The Johnston Brothers · 1955
11 pressings6 countriesScoreJazzLatinPop
Hernando's Hideaway / Hey There was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Hernando's Hideaway / Hey There
5 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
UK
September 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10608
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR.20108
DR.20109
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F-10608
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-Y-6849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10608
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR.20108Side A Label
DR.20109Side B Label
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | Decca 45-Y-6849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | New Zealand | Decca F.10608First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Decca 45-F-10608First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | Decca F.10608First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | Decca F.10608First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca D 18 4157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Italy | Decca F.10608Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Decca 45-F 106087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca 45-F-106087", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Norway | Decca NF 10608Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca 45-F-106087", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AHernando's Hideaway
- BHey There
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hernando's Hideaway / Hey There are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hernando's Hideaway / Hey There are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Hernando's Hideaway / Hey There first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Decca F.10608, released September 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Hernando's Hideaway / Hey There is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.10608, 45-F-10608, 45-Y-6849) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR 20108-1 and DR20109-1 AP I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hernando's Hideaway / Hey There 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.