US
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA JW-13773
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Wide Boy AwakeBilly Hyena
Vinyl pressings
Billy Hyena
by Wide Boy Awake · 1983
13 pressings7 countriesAlternative RockPop RockRock
Billy Hyena was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Billy Hyena
1 pressing came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | RCA JW-13773First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS-20112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | RCA PW-1377312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | RCA PB-681497", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | RCA PC 6815012" | 12" |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA Victor PC 6815012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA PB 681497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA Victor PB-681507", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA Victor PC-6815012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | RCA WBA 3 / RCA PB 681497" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | RCA WBAT 312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | RCA WBAT 312", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | RCA PW-1377312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ABilly Hyena3:35
- BSet Fighter4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Billy Hyena are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Billy Hyena are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Billy Hyena first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is RCA JW-13773.
How do I tell if my copy of Billy Hyena is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JW-13773) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Billy Hyena 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.