UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records PO 10
- Format
- 7", Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
PO 10 A-1U-1-Q4
PO 10 B-1U-1-Q2
Bill MedleyHe Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother / The Bridge (Instrumental Version)
Vinyl pressings
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother / The Bridge (Instrumental Version)
by Bill Medley · 1988
16 pressings9 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother 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 He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
15 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records PZ 10
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records PO 10Polydor PO 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
PO 10 A-1U-1-1Side A Stamped Runout
PO 10 B-1U-1-1Side B Stamped Runout
DB, TAPE oneBoth Sides Etched Runout
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 07938
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS ███ - 07938A-3AB G1Runout etched side A - variant 1
ZSS ███ - 07938B-█ 4AA G1Runout etched side B - variant 1
ZSS ███ - 07938A-3AA G1Runout etched side A - variant 2
ZSS ███ - 07938B-█ 4AA G1Runout etched side B - variant 2
Japan
July 5, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 7Y0145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 07938
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 07938First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Scotti Bros. Records 870 478-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Scotti Bros. Records 870 478-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | Scotti Bros. Records 870 478-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Scotti Bros. Records 870 478-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Scotti Bros. Records 870 478-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records INT 127.332First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records INT 112.334First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Portugal | Scotti Bros. Records 870 478-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records PO 10First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records PZ 10First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records PO 10 / Polydor PO 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 07938First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | Scotti Bros. Records 7Y0145First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | Scotti Bros. Records 7Y0145First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Scotti Bros. Records 870 478-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHe Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother4:30
- BThe Bridge (Instrumental Version)3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother are there?
16 vinyl pressings of He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Japan, Canada and more. One of them is Scotti Bros. Records PO 10.
How do I tell if my copy of He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PO 10, PZ 10, ZS4 07938, 7Y0145) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PO 10 A-1U-1-Q4 and PO 10 B-1U-1-Q2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother 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.
