UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- B & C Records CAS 1038B & C Records CAS-1038
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CAS 1038 A-1U G 1Side A
CAS 1038 B-1U D 1Side B
Wishful ThinkingHiroshima
Vinyl pressings
Hiroshima
by Wishful Thinking · 1971
14 pressings4 countriesPop RockPsychedelic RockRockPop
Hiroshima was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Hiroshima
7 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ampex Records A-10123
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-10123-A ARPSide A
A-10123-B ARP STERLINGSide B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ampex Records A 10123
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-10123-A ARPSide A runout
A-10123-B ARP STERLINGSide B runout
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ampex Records A 10123
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allentown Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A̶-̶1̶1̶0̶2̶3̶-̶A̶ A-10123-A STERLING RL ARC 8-2-71Side A (etched)
A-10123-B ARC 8-2-71 A̶-̶1̶1̶0̶2̶3̶-̶A̶Side B (etched)
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ampex Records A-10123
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A̶-̶1̶0̶1̶2̶3̶-A A-10123-A STERLING RL ARC 8-2-71A-side runout
A-10123-A STERLING ARC 8-2-71B-side runout
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ampex Records A-10123
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Ampex Records A-10123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Global Records 6306 903First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | B & C Records CAS 1038 / B & C Records CAS-1038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Ampex Records A-10123First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Ampex Records A-10123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Ampex Records A 10123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Ampex Records A 10123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Midi 20 105 / Midi MID 20 105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 271LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Midi MID 20 105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Midi 20 105 / Midi MID 20 105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Midi 20 105 / Midi MID 20 105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Midi MID 20 105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Midi MID 20 105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hiroshima
- A2This Time Tomorrow
- A3She Belongs To The Night
- A4Mary Goodbye
- A5Ever Since I Can Remember
- A6We're Gonna Change All This
- B1Now
- B2United States Of Europe '79
- B3I Wrote A Song
- B41984
- B5Goodbye Lover
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hiroshima are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hiroshima are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was Hiroshima first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Canada, Germany. One of them is B & C Records CAS 1038.
How do I tell if my copy of Hiroshima is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAS 1038, A-10123, A 10123, 6306 903) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAS 1038 A-1U G 1 and CAS 1038 B-1U D 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hiroshima 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.