Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 207 919Hansa 207 919-630
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 207919 A-1/8-86 ||Side 1 stamped
DM 207919 B-1/8-86 ||Side 2 stamped
Vinyl pressings
Some Hearts Are Diamonds
by Chris Norman · 1986
22 pressings12 countriesSoft RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Some Hearts Are Diamonds was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Some Hearts Are Diamonds
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 36 141-0
- Format
- LP, Album · Sonderauflage Sonocord
- Runout / matrix
DM 207919 A-1/8-86 II
DM 207919 B-1/8-86 II
Greece
1986- Label and catalog number
- Music-Box SMB 40325Music-Box M. BOX. 40325
- Format
- LP, Album
Israel
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hansa BAN 207 919
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- CGD INT 20562
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 17.207919.65
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Hansa 207 919 / Hansa 207 919-630First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Hansa 207 919LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Germany | Hansa 13 305 8 / Bertelsmann Club 13 305 8LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1986 | Germany | Hansa 36 141-0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40325 / Music-Box M. BOX. 40325First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Israel | Hansa BAN 207 919First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | CGD INT 20562First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Portugal | Hansa 17.207919.65First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Korea | Hansa 207 919 / Seoul Records SRD2-188First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Taiwan | Rock Records & Tapes RCHC-191First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Venezuela | RCA Victor 102-02020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12205LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12205LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12205LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12205LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12205LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | Gallo ASF 3135 / Gallo-GRC ASF 3135LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Some Hearts Are Diamonds3:42
- A2Hunters Of The Night4:03
- A3Chain Reaction3:40
- A4It's A Tragedy3:43
- A5No Arms Can Ever Hold You3:42
- B1Midnight Lady4:08
- B2Love For Sale3:24
- B3Love Is...3:29
- B4Stop At Nothing3:29
- B5Till The Night We'll Meet Again4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Some Hearts Are Diamonds are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Some Hearts Are Diamonds are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1986 and 1990.
When was Some Hearts Are Diamonds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, Germany, Greece, Israel and more. One of them is Hansa 207 919.
How do I tell if my copy of Some Hearts Are Diamonds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 207 919, 36 141-0, SMB 40325, BAN 207 919) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 207919 A-1/8-86 || and DM 207919 B-1/8-86 ||. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Some Hearts Are Diamonds 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.
