US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R-20,198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1952Label side A
1960Label side B
Trini LopezIf I Had A Hammer
Vinyl pressings
If I Had A Hammer
by Trini Lopez · 1963
41 pressings17 countriesPop RockRock
If I Had A Hammer was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 If I Had A Hammer
30 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 15 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R-20,198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MR 45 R-20,198-A (1952) 2 Δ48436A-Side Runout Etching
MR 45 R-20,198-B (1960) 2 Δ48436-XB-Side Runout Etching
1952Label A
1960Label B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R-20,198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45R-20,198-A(1952) ② Δ48436Runout side A version 1
45R-20,198-B(1960) ② Δ48436-XRunout side B version 1
45R-20,198-A (1952) ② Δ48436 MRRunout side A version 2
45R-20,198-B(1960) ② Δ48436-X MRRunout side B version 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R-20,198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45R-20,198-A(1952) 2(in a circle) Δ48436Side A, runout, etched
45R-20,198-B(1960) 2(in a circle) Δ48436-XSide B, runout, etched
(1952)Side A, label
(1960)Side B, label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records G0198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1952Label side A
1960Label side B
US
July 1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R 20,198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Denmark | Reprise Records R 20.198First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Denmark | Reprise Records R 20.198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Reprise Records R 20.198 / Reprise Records R. 20.198First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Denmark | Reprise Records R 20.198First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Denmark | Reprise Records R 20.198First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Finland | Reprise Records R 20.198First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | Germany | Reprise Records 10 366 AT / Ariola 10 366 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Reprise Records 10 366 AT / Ariola 10 366 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Reprise Records 10 366 AT / Ariola 10 366 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | Reprise Records Fg 30023First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | Reprise Records Fg 30023First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Japan | Reprise Records JET-1306First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | Mexico | Reprise Records 85003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Reprise Records R-20,198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Norway | Reprise Records R 20.198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | UK | Lightning Records LIG 9022 / Old Gold LIG 90227", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Reprise Records W 78997" | 7" |
| 1980 | UK | Old Gold OG 90227", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Old Gold OG 90227", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Old Gold OG 90227", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Reprise Records R-201987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Austria | Reprise Records 10 366 AT / Ariola 10 366 AT7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Greece | Reprise Records Fg 300237" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 90227", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Reprise Records W7899(T)12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 90227", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIf I Had A Hammer
- BUnchain My Heart
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If I Had A Hammer are there?
41 vinyl pressings of If I Had A Hammer are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1963 and 1980.
When was If I Had A Hammer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Reprise Records R-20,198.
How do I tell if my copy of If I Had A Hammer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-20,198, G0198, R 20,198, R.20198) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1952 and 1960. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If I Had A Hammer 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.
