Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-3054
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PB-3054-ARunout Side A
PB-3054-BRunout Side B
The Kids From FameHi-Fidelity
Vinyl pressings
Hi-Fidelity
by The Kids From Fame · 1982
15 pressings11 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Hi-Fidelity was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Hi-Fidelity
14 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCA 254RCA PB 3054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
RCA-254-A2 SWHand etched runout, side A
RCA 254 B-2 S.WHand etched runout, side B
RCA 254 A§Side A label
PB 3054 ASide A label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCA 254RCA PB 3054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Knock-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
RCA 254 A-1U-1-4- X 1 JAA runout, stamped (JA etched), variant 1
RCA 254 B-1U-1-4- X 1 JAB runout, stamped (JA etched), variant 1
RCA 254 A-1U-1-3- 1 1 JAA runout, stamped (JA etched), variant 2
RCA 254 B-1U-1-1-x 1 JAB runout, stamped (JA etched), variant 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCA 254RCA PB 3054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
RCA 254 A-1U-1-1-6 JASide A runout
RCA 254 B-1U-1-1-1 JASide B runout
RCA 254 A§Side A label
PB 3054 ASide A label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCA 254RCA PB 3054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
RCA 254 A-1U-1-4- 3 JAA runout, stamped (JA etched)
RCA 254 B-1U-1-4- 1 JAB runout, stamped (JA etched)
RCA 254 A§Side A label
RCA 254 B§Side B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-13054
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | RCA Victor 103984First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | RCA PB-13054First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | RCA PB 3054 / RCA Victor PB 3054First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ireland | RCA RCA 254 / RCA PB 3054First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | RCA PB-3054First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 103984First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | RCA Victor TRS 398First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | RCA Victor PB-3054First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCA 254 / RCA PB 3054First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCA 254 / RCA PB 3054First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCA 254 / RCA PB 3054First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCA 254 / RCA PB 3054First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | RCA PB-13054First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | US | RCA JH-13054First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | RCA Corporation XFPBO-9537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHi-Fidelity2:44
- BI Still Believe In Me3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hi-Fidelity are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hi-Fidelity are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Hi-Fidelity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is RCA PB-3054.
How do I tell if my copy of Hi-Fidelity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB-3054, RCA 254, PB-13054, JH-13054) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PB-3054-A and PB-3054-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hi-Fidelity 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.
