US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
STA 52206-1 1-1Scribed in runout side A
STA 52209-1 1-1Scribed in runout side B
SRC LogoA-side and B-side, Stamped
Twisted SisterHot Love
Vinyl pressings
Hot Love
by Twisted Sister · 1987
11 pressings6 countriesHard RockRock
Hot Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Hot Love
11 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PR 2067
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST PR 52181-1Both Sides
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STA 52206 -1 1-1 / STERLINGIdentical On Both Sides.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA 52206-2 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] R-18222-2 Δ17069 1-1 STERLINGRunouts
ST-A-52206-ARLabels
Japan
August 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic P-2304
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89215
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Atlantic 7-89215First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic 78 92157First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic 78 92157First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Atlantic 789 215-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Atlantic 856First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic PR 2067First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Atlantic P-2304First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Atlantic P-2304First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHot Love3:45
- BTonight3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hot Love are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Hot Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Japan, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic 7-89215.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-89215, PR 2067, P-2304, 78 92157) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STA 52206-1 1-1 and STA 52209-1 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Love 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.
