Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 881 470-7
- Format
- 7"
Chris ReaAce Of Hearts
Vinyl pressings
Ace Of Hearts
by Chris Rea · 1984
12 pressings4 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Ace Of Hearts was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Ace Of Hearts
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 881 471-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 269XMagnet MAG 269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CHRIS-2-A-1C Side
CHRIS-2-B-1D Side
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
MAG 269 A3 ⋀Side A runout, etched [⋀] stamped
MAG 269 B3 ⋀Side B runout, etched [⋀] stamped
MAG 269 ASide A label
MAG 269 BSide B label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Light Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
MAG 269 A1 C TOWNHOUSERunout side A
MAG 269 B2 B TOWNHOUSERunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Magnet PB 61553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Magnet 881 470-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Germany | Magnet 881 471-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Magnet MAGS 1549First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | Magnet MAG 269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Magnet MAG 269X / Magnet MAG 269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Magnet MAG 269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Magnet MAG 269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Magnet MAG 269First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Magnet Music Ltd. MAG 269DFirst year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | UK | Magnet MAG 269X / Magnet MAG 269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1985 | France | Magnet PC 6155412" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AAce Of Hearts (Special Remix)3:49
- BTrue Love3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ace Of Hearts are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ace Of Hearts are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Ace Of Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, UK, France, South Africa. One of them is Magnet 881 470-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Ace Of Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 881 470-7, 881 471-1, MAG 269, MAG 269X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ace Of 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.
