US
1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1842
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · RCA Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WP-1842 -1- SIDE1 IA runout
SP-1842-2-SIDE2 IB runout
Vinyl pressings
Hats Off
by The Mariachi Brass · 1966
18 pressings7 countriesCool JazzLatin JazzJazz
Hats Off was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Hats Off
17 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21842
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WPS-21842-A-1 RSide A runout
WPS-21842-B-1 RSide B runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1842
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WP-1842-█ A-2 RRunout, side A
WP-1842-█ B-1 A1 RRunout, side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1842
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WPS(Sis crossed out)-1842-1Side 1
WP-1842-2Side 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21842
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WPS-12842-1Side 1 etched
WPS-21842-2Side 2 etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1842
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records FL-31,984First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records SFL-931,984First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | World Pacific Records WP-1842First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | World Pacific Records WPS-21842First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Italy | Ricordi International MIR 23-003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Fontana 888 024 TY / World Pacific Records WPS 21842First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Philips BY843071First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Philips BL08771 / Philips BL 8771First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1842First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21842First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21842First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1842First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21842First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1842First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1842First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Gamma Gx-01-329LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Happiness Is1:57
- A2Sure Gonna' Miss Her2:29
- A3Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)2:40
- A4The Phoenix Love Theme (Senza Fine)2:43
- A5These Boots Are Made For Walkin'2:54
- A6On The Street Where You Live2:04
- B1Armen's Theme2:32
- B2Spanish Harlem2:23
- B3Chiquita® Banana1:55
- B4When The Day Is All Done (Foy O)2:15
- B5You Baby2:38
- B6It's Too Late2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hats Off are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Hats Off are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Hats Off first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Australia, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is World Pacific Records WP-1842.
How do I tell if my copy of Hats Off is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WP-1842, WPS-21842, FL-31,984, SFL-931,984) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WP-1842 -1- SIDE1 I and SP-1842-2-SIDE2 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hats Off 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.
