Australia
January 11, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP 2048Albert Productions AP.2048
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AP2048A APRunout, side A
AP2048B APRunout, side B
AP 2048ALabel, side A
AP 2048BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
Heatseeker
by AC/DC · 1988
30 pressings11 countriesHard RockRock
Heatseeker was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Heatseeker
29 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Australia
January 11, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP 2048Albert Productions AP.2048
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AP2048•A DSide A Handwritten Runouts
AP2048B ' PSide B Handwritten Runouts
AP 2048ASide A Label
AP 2048BSide B Label
UK
January 1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A9136Atlantic A 9136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper sleeve. Paper labels..
- Runout / matrix
A 9136 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 3Runout stamped side A
A 9136 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 1Runout stamped side B
A 9136 A*Label side A
A 9136 B*Label side B
US
January 1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · AR AlliedPressing
- Runout / matrix
STA-53677-10 1-1 ∆19211 Q R-19485-10Runout A, etched, variant 1
STA-53678-8 1-1 ∆19211-X Q R-19486-8Runout B, etched, variant 1
STA-53677-9 1-1 ∆19211 R19485-9Runout A, etched, variant 2
STA-53678-10 1-1 ∆19211-X R-19486-10Runout B, etched, variant 2
UK
January 4, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A9136 TPAtlantic 786617-6
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
A.9136.T.A2 SRTRunout A-side, variant 1
A.9136.T.B SRTRunout B-side, variant 1
A+9136+T+A₂ SRTRunout A-side, variant 2
A+9136+T+B SRTRunout B-side, variant 2
UK
January 4, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A9136Atlantic A 9136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
* A9136A2* 1 MT. DAMONT BLabel side A
* A9136B2* 1 MT. DAMONT CLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Atlantic 78 91367First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Atlantic 78 91367First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany | Atlantic 786 617-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Atlantic 78 9136-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | Atlantic P-2377First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Atlantic P-2377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Atlantic 911First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A9136 / Atlantic 789136-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A9136 / Atlantic A 9136First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A9136 / Atlantic A 9136First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A9136 / Atlantic 789136-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89136First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic PR 2207 / Atlantic 0-86617First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Albert Productions AP 20487", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHeatseeker3:43
- BGo Zone4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heatseeker are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Heatseeker are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Heatseeker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Australia, UK, US, UK & Europe and more. One of them is Albert Productions AP 2048, released January 11, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Heatseeker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AP 2048, A9136, 7-89136, A9136 TP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AP2048A AP and AP2048B AP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heatseeker 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.
