Spain
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 89.267-I
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Heart Of The City
by Barrabas · 1975
26 pressings16 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoJazzFunk / Soul
Heart Of The City was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Heart Of The City
23 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 15 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.
Spain
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 0032
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
July 1975- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-118
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-753389-A AT PRA-Side Runout Etching
ST-C-75338̶9̶-A ST-C-753390-A AT PRB-Side Runout Etching
ST-C-753389 PRA-Side Label
ST-C-753390 PRB-Side Label
US
July 1975- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-118
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RI
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-753389-AAA-1 AT PRCRunout Side 1 etch
ST-C-753390-AAA-1 AT PRCRunout Side 2 etch
ST-C-753389RILabel Side 1
ST-C-753390RILabel Side 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-118
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-753389-AA [?] AT △19921(1) PRRunout side A
ST-C-753389-A ST-C-753390-AA [?] AT △19921-X(2) PRRunout side B
(ST-C-753389-MO)Label side A
(ST-C-753390-MO)Label side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-118
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-753389-AA-Side Runout Etching
ST-C-753389-BB-Side Runout Etching
ST-C-753389 PRA-Side Label
ST-C-753390 PRB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Ariola ALS - 11015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | Atlantic SD 36-118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Ariola 104.8020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 36-118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 36-118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 36-118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Ecuador | Ariola 820-048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Eurodisc 913039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Ariola 89 267 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Atlantic W 50165First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Mexico | RCA MILS-4222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Mozambique | Atlantic ATC 9590First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Peru | Ariola 89.267-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Peru | Ariola 89.267-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Rhodesia | Teal ATC 9560First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Checkmate4:28
- A2Take A Wild Ride4:00
- A3Along The Shore6:06
- A4Make It Easy3:54
- B1Family Size3:21
- B2Mellow Blow4:12
- B3Thank You Love4:45
- B4Four Season Woman3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heart Of The City are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Heart Of The City are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Heart Of The City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Spain, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Ariola 89.267-I.
How do I tell if my copy of Heart Of The City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 89.267-I, 0032, SD 36-118, ALS - 11015) 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 Heart Of The City 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.
