US
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 188-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
I Heard A Rumour
by Bananarama · 1987
52 pressings20 countriesSoundtrackHouseSynth-popElectronic
I Heard A Rumour was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 I Heard A Rumour
51 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 20 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 165-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2-59127Label, side A
2-59128Label, side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 188-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · SRC Pressing, 49
- Runout / matrix
886-188 -1-AS-SP 1-1 F/W ¢ [SRC Logo]Variant 1, side A, etched
886-188 -1-BS-SP 1-2 [SRC Logo]Variant 1, side B, etched
886-188 -1-AS-SP 1-1 F/W ¢ [SRC Logo]Variant 2, side A, etched
886-188 -1-BS-P 1-1 [SRC Logo]Variant 2, side B, etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 165-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
886-165-7-2-59127-SP F/W ¢ 1-1Side A Etched
886•1657•259•127127•SPSide A Crossed Out
886-165-7-2-59128-SP 1-1Side B Etched
886•165+•259128•SPSide B Crossed Out
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 188-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ᐉ 886-188 -1-AS-SP HRM F/W ¢Side AS runout groove, etched
A-1 ᐉ 886-188 -1-BS HRMSide BS runout groove, etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 165-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRC 886-165-7-2-59127-SP F/W ¢ 1-1 ̶8̶8̶6̶•̶1̶6̶5̶7̶•̶2̶5̶9̶•̶1̶2̶7̶1̶2̶7̶•̶S̶P̶Side A runout
SRC 886-165-7-2-59128-SP 1-1 ̶8̶8̶6̶•̶1̶6̶5̶+̶•̶2̶5̶9̶1̶2̶8̶•̶S̶P̶Side B runout
2-59127Side A label
2-59128Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s52 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | London Records LDSX 240First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | London Records LDS 240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Ecuador | London Records 23000-5First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | London Records 886 165-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | London Records 886 165-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | London Records 886 165-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 886 187-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 886 165-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 886 165-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 886 165-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Guatemala | London Records 886 165-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | London Records 886 165-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | London Records 886 165-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | London Records 886 165-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | London Records L13P 7130First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AI Heard A Rumour3:25
- BClean Cut Boy4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Heard A Rumour are there?
52 vinyl pressings of I Heard A Rumour are listed here, from 20 countries.
When was I Heard A Rumour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is London Records 886 188-1.
How do I tell if my copy of I Heard A Rumour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 886 188-1, 886 165-7, 886 165-7 DJ, NANX 13) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Heard A Rumour 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.
