US
January 1966- Label and catalog number
- Boom Records BM 60,000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Bell Sound B-1001 60,000-A GOOD LUCK JULIEA-side
Bell Sound B-1002 60,000-BB-side
The SheepHide & Seek
Vinyl pressings
Hide & Seek
by The Sheep · 1966
15 pressings8 countriesGarage RockRock
Hide & Seek 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 Hide & Seek
12 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 7 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
January 1966- Label and catalog number
- Boom Records BM-60,000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
B-60000-A Ⓡ (MR) GOOD LUCK JULIE △59849 Bell SoundRunout A etched
B-60000-B (MR) Ⓡ △59849-X Bell SoundRunout B etched
(60,000-A)Label A
(60,000-B)Label B
US
January 1966- Label and catalog number
- Boom Records BM 60,000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BM - 60,000 - A
BM - 60,000 - B
US
January 1966- Label and catalog number
- Boom Records BM-60,000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-60000-A Ⓡ (MR) GOOD LUCK JULIE △59849 Bell SoundRunout A etched
B-60000-B (MR) Ⓡ △59849-X Bell SoundRunout B etched
(60,000-A)Label A
(60,000-B)Label B
UK
February 25, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 493
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-KR 4689-1 KTA
45-KR 4690-1 KTB
UK
February 25, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 493
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Ampar MK-1257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Sparton P 1425First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Italy | Stateside QSS 1078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | ABC-Paramount ABS 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Karusell KFF 657First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Boom Records BM 60,000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Boom Records BM-60,000First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Boom Records BM 60,000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Boom Records BM-60,000First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Stateside SS 493First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Stateside SS 493First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Italy | Stateside QSS 1078First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | ABC-Paramount BM-45-60.0007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Sparton p 14257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Boom Records BM 60,0007", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHide & Seek2:18
- BTwelve Months Later2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hide & Seek are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hide & Seek are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Hide & Seek first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is Boom Records BM 60,000, released January 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Hide & Seek is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BM 60,000, BM-60,000, SS 493, QSS 1078) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Bell Sound B-1001 60,000-A GOOD LUCK JULIE and Bell Sound B-1002 60,000-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hide & Seek 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.