UK
August 20, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-36284-T1-4TSide A Stamped
XDRF-36285-T1-1TSide B Stamped
Unit Four Plus TwoHark
Vinyl pressings
Hark
by Unit Four Plus Two · 1965
12 pressings8 countriesFolk RockBeatModRock
Hark was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Hark
12 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 8 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
August 20, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-36284-T1-4TSide A Stamped
XDRF-36285-T1-1TSide B Stamped
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
August 20, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-36284-TI-ITRunout Side A
XDRF-36285-TI-ITRunout Side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45 LON 9790
- Format
- 7"
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45 LON 9790
- 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Decca Y7247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Decca F 12 211 / Decca F.12211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Japan | London Records HIT-540First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Decca F 12 211 / Decca F.12211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | South Africa | Decca FM.7-7176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Decca F 12 211 / Decca F.12211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | London Records 45 LON 9790First year7" | 7" |
| 1965 | US | London Records 45 LON 9790First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12211First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHark2:25
- BStop Wasting Your Time
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hark are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hark are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Hark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is Decca F.12211, released August 20, 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Hark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.12211, 45 LON 9790, Y7247, F 12 211) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDRF-36284-T1-4T and XDRF-36285-T1-1T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hark 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.
