UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 244
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GT 244-A1 BILBO TA1PE ⋀Side A runout
GT-244-B2 GT-22̶ 44-B2 ⋀Side B runout
Billy OceanAmerican Hearts
Vinyl pressings
American Hearts
by Billy Ocean · 1979
13 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
American Hearts was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 American Hearts
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 12 244
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GT-12244 A2 12 ΛRunout side A
GT-12244 B3 C ΛRunout side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 12 244
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GT-12244-A1 BILBO-TA1PE ⋀Side A runout
GT-12244-B2 ⋀Side B runout
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 244
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GT 244-A2 ARunout side A
GT-244-B2 GT-244 B2 ARunout side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 48-50828
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSS 166772Label A side
XSS 166773Label B side
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 166770-1BRunout side A
p ZSS 166771-1ARunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | GTO GT 244First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Europe | GTO GT 12.244First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | GTO GT 244First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | GTO GT 244First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | GTO GT 12 244First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | GTO GT 12 244First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1979 | UK | GTO GT 244First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Epic 48-50828First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Epic AS 693First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Epic 9-50810First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Epic 9-50810First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Epic 48-50828First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | GTO GT 244 / GTO GT S 2447", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AAmerican Hearts
- BMy Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Hearts are there?
13 vinyl pressings of American Hearts are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was American Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Europe, Netherlands and more. One of them is GTO GT 244.
How do I tell if my copy of American Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GT 244, GT 12 244, 48-50828, 9-50810) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GT 244-A1 BILBO TA1PE ⋀ and GT-244-B2 GT-22̶ 44-B2 ⋀. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is American Hearts 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.
