Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BF 18105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BF 18105 BZ 777Etched runout side A
BF 18105 BZ 778Etched runout side B
BZ 777Disc label side A
BZ 778Disc label side B
Vinyl pressings
Hideaway
by The Pop Tops · 1972
16 pressings13 countriesPop RockPsychedelic RockRock
Hideaway 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 Hideaway
15 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BF 18105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BF 18105 BZ 777Runout A, etched
BF 18105 BZ 778Runout B, etched
BZ 777Label A
BZ 778Label B
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Sweden
June 1972- Label and catalog number
- Metronome J 27.108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MR-J-27.108-AA side label
MR-J-27.108-BB side label
Chile
1972- Label and catalog number
- IRT SIN-7003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Chile | IRT SIN-7003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Finland | Metronome J 27.108First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Disques Carrere 49.008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Rare RAR NP 77581First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | Philips SFL-1733First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 22.645-HFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | Poplandia PC-1012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Explosión 10.679-AFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | Explosión 10.679-AFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Turkey | Stateside TSS 4133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7014First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Sweden | Metronome J 27.108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Federal Records7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AHideaway3:15
- BWhat A Place To Live In3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hideaway are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Hideaway are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Hideaway first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK, Sweden, Chile and more. One of them is Bellaphon BF 18105.
How do I tell if my copy of Hideaway is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 18105, AMS 7014, J 27.108, SIN-7003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BF 18105 BZ 777 and BF 18105 BZ 778. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hideaway 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.
