UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLU 9306
- Format
- 7" · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
MSCL.5066A-side label inverted
MSCL.5067B-side label inverted
Bill Black's ComboHearts Of Stone
Vinyl pressings
Hearts Of Stone
by Bill Black's Combo · 1960
17 pressings10 countriesRhythm & BluesInstrumentalFunk / Soul
Hearts Of Stone was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Hearts Of Stone
1 pressing came out in 1960, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9306First year7" | 7" |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-17887", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 3957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Greece | London Records 45-LG 70187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 93067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL.6237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 93067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings HLU 93067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-U 93067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Hi Records 45-20287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Hi Records 45-2028-V7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Hi Records 45-20287", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1961 | US | Hi Records 20287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9-5.2327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Hi Records HI 20287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | India | London Records 45-HLU 93067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | India | London American Recordings HLU. 9306Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHearts Of Stone2:00
- BRoyal Blue2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hearts Of Stone are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Hearts Of Stone are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Hearts Of Stone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK. One of them is London American Recordings 45-HLU 9306.
How do I tell if my copy of Hearts Of Stone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-HLU 9306) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSCL.5066 and MSCL.5067. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hearts Of Stone 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.
