Germany
November 3, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 208 017
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM 208217 A-1/10-86Runout stamped side A
DM 208217 B-1/10-86Runout stamped side B
Bad Boys BlueHeartbeat
Vinyl pressings
Heartbeat
by Bad Boys Blue · 1986
11 pressings7 countriesEuro-DiscoElectronicReggae
Heartbeat was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Heartbeat
4 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Greece
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola VG 60054Coconut VG 60054
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S-208017-ALabel Side A
S-208017-BLabel Side B
Scandinavia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRLP 3040
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MRLP 3040-A / 60689-1Runout Side A
MRLP 3040-B / 60689-1Runout Side B
MRLP 3040 ALabel Side A
MRLP 3040 BLabel Side B
Spain
1986- Label and catalog number
- Zafiro ZL-673
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZL-673 ALabel Side A
ZL-673 BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Greece | Ariola VG 60054 / Coconut VG 60054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Greece | Ariola VG 60054 / Coconut VG 60054LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro ZL-673First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Coconut 208 017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Portugal | Vidisco 11.30.1017LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Russia | Мирумир MIR 100757 / Мирумир MIR100757LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Russia | Bomba Music 4680068801793LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Russia | Bomba Music 4680068802431LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Estonia | Maschina LPMSCN302LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Estonia | Maschina LPMSCN302LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I Wanna Hear Your Heartbeat (Sunday Girl)3:50
- A2Mon Amie4:35
- A3One Night In Heaven4:45
- A4Baby I Love You4:05
- A5Kisses & Tears (My One And Only)3:58
- B1Rainy Friday4:35
- B2Lady Blue4:29
- B3Love Really Hurts Without You3:44
- B4Blue Moon4:32
- B5Dance The Night Away4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heartbeat are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Heartbeat are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1986 and 2024.
When was Heartbeat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, Greece, Scandinavia, Spain. One of them is Coconut 208 017, released November 3, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Heartbeat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 208 017, VG 60054, MRLP 3040, ZL-673) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 208217 A-1/10-86 and DM 208217 B-1/10-86. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heartbeat 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.
