Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Tabu Records TBUA 12.7185Tabu Records A 12.7185
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
01-127185-1A-1 AA side runout, stamped
01-127185-1B-1 AB side runout, stamped
CherrelleArtificial Heart
Vinyl pressings
Artificial Heart
by Cherrelle · 1985
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Artificial Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Artificial Heart
5 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Tabu Records TBUA 7185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Tabu Records ZS4 05901
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Tabu Records ZS4 05901
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P (AP) ZS4-05901-3AA [flower]A-Side Runout Etching
P (AP) ZS4-05901-4AA AB-Side Runout Etching
AA-AF ZS4 05901-3A-Side Label
AA-AF ZS4 05901-4B-Side Label
Philippines
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES-20093
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Tabu Records TBUA 12.7185 / Tabu Records A 12.7185First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Tabu Records TBUA 7185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Philippines | Epic ES-20093First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Tabu Records ZS4 05901First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1985 | US | Tabu Records ZS4 05901First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Epic ES 11427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Epic CE-EP-18058 / Tabu Records 4Z9 0538612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Tabu Records TA 718512", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Tabu Records A 71857", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Tabu Records 4Z9 0538612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AArtificial Heart (Dance Remix)8:30
- BOh No It's U Again (Extended Version)6:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Artificial Heart are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Artificial Heart are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Artificial Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, US, Philippines. One of them is Tabu Records TBUA 12.7185.
How do I tell if my copy of Artificial Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TBUA 12.7185, TBUA 7185, ZS4 05901, ES-20093) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-127185-1A-1 A and 01-127185-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Artificial Heart 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.
