Stevie Wonder — Hotter than July
Known pressings
25 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | DE | Motown | 1 C 054-64 121 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | DE | Motown | 260-15-007 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | DK | Motown | 7C 062-64121 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | FR | Pathé Marconi EMI | 2C 070-64.121 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | FR | Motown | 2C 070-64.121 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | GB | Motown | 0C 064-64 121, STMA 8035 | 12" Vinyl — Stereo, gatefold sleeve |
| 1980 | US | Tamla | T8 373M1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1986 | JP | Motown | R32M-1032 | CD |
| 1987 | XE | Motown | WD72608 | CD |
| 1987 | XE | Motown | ZD72015 | CD |
| 1988 | AU | Motown | SPCD1059 | CD |
| 1992 | US | Motown | 3746362052 | CD |
| 1993 | XE | Motown | 530 044-2 | CD — B.I.E.M / STEMRA |
| 2000 | US | Motown | 012 157 363-2 | CD |
| 2000 | US | Motown | 012 157 583-2 | CD — numbered, remastered |
| 2000 | XE | Motown | 157 363-2 | CD — Remastered & Reissued |
| 2000 | XE | Motown | 157 583-2 | CD |
| 2003 | JP | Tamla Motown | UICY-9256 | CD |
| 2008 | JP | — | — | CD |
| 2011 | JP | Motown | UIGY-9075 | SHM-SACD |
| 2011 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | MOFI 1-018 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2012 | JP | Tamla | UICY-20358 | SHM-CD |
| 2014 | US | Motown | — | Digital Media |
| — | US | Tamla | TCD06205TD | CD |
| — | XE | Motown | 530 044-2 | CD — BIEM / MCPS |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Stevie Wonder "Hotter than July" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Stevie Wonder "Hotter than July" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Stevie Wonder "Hotter than July" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Stevie Wonder "Hotter than July" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Stevie Wonder "Hotter than July" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Stevie Wonder "Hotter than July" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Stevie Wonder "Hotter than July" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Stevie Wonder "Hotter than July" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Stevie Wonder "Hotter than July" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Stevie Wonder "Hotter than July" audiophile limited CD