Australia & New Zealand
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 103947
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
103947ALabel side A
103947BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Head Over Heels / The Visitors
by ABBA · 1981
24 pressings17 countriesEuropopVocalPop
Head Over Heels / The Visitors was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Head Over Heels / The Visitors
2 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Philippines
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO-3650
- 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 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 103947First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3650First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Ecuador | RCA Victor ECK-201134-3-A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | El Salvador | RCA PO.027", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 20377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Discomate DSP-2187", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Discomate DSS-101012", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP-56787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | Sunshine GBS 1487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Carnaby MO 2120 / Columbia MO 21207", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Carnaby MO 2120 / Columbia MO 21207", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A 2037 / Epic EPC A20377", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Zimbabwe | Sunshine GBS 1487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Austria | Polydor 2002 1227", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2002 1227", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Polar 006024550743557", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AHead Over Heels3:45
- BThe Visitors5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Head Over Heels / The Visitors are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Head Over Heels / The Visitors are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1981 and 2023.
When was Head Over Heels / The Visitors first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Australia & New Zealand, Philippines. One of them is RCA Victor 103947.
How do I tell if my copy of Head Over Heels / The Visitors is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 103947, PRO-3650) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 103947A and 103947B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Head Over Heels / The Visitors 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.
