UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 76London Records 886 001-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LONX 76 A//1∇420 R 1 1Side A stamped
LONX 76 B//1∇420 R 1 2 4Side B stamped
ZPMSC 10776Side A Label
ZPMSC 10777Side B Label
Total ContrastHit And Run
Vinyl pressings
Hit And Run
by Total Contrast · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Hit And Run was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Hit And Run
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONDX 76London Records 886 001/1
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
LONX 76 A // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1 4Runout side A, record one, stamped
LONX 76 B // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 2 4Runout side B, record one, stamped
LONX 76 A // 1 ▽ 420 R 1 4Runout side A, record two, stamped
LONX 76 B // 1 ▽ 420 R 1 4Runout side B, record two, stamped
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 76London Records 886 001-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LON 76 A // 2 ▼ 420 R 1 1 4Runout (Stamped) Side A
LON 76 B // 2 ▼ 420 R 1 1 3Runout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 76
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LDSX231
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LDS 231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | London Records LDSX231First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Canada | London Records LDS 231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | London Records L12P 7108First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | London Records 886 001-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | London Records 886 001-1 / London Records 886001-1First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LONX 76 / London Records 886 001-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LONDX 76 / London Records 886 001/1First year12", Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LON 76 / London Records 886 001-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LONX 76First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | London Records SO7P10707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHit And Run (Media Mix)6:08
- B1Hit And Run (Edit Version)3:35
- B2Hit And Dub6:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hit And Run are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hit And Run are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Hit And Run first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Canada, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is London Records LONX 76.
How do I tell if my copy of Hit And Run is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LONX 76, LONDX 76, LON 76, LONX 76) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LONX 76 A//1∇420 R 1 1 and LONX 76 B//1∇420 R 1 2 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hit And Run 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.
