UK
February 1, 1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EM 42
- Format
- 12", Single
Cliff RichardTwo Hearts
Vinyl pressings
Two Hearts
by Cliff Richard · 1988
11 pressings4 countriesPop RockRock
Two Hearts 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 Two Hearts
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
February 1, 1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12 EMG 42
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Valentine Day Gatefold Sleeve
UK
February 1, 1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM 42
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EM 42 A-1-1-Q2- DRunout stamped side A
EM 42 B-1-1-Q3- DRunout stamped side B
EM 42ALabel side A
EM 42BLabel side B
UK
February 1, 1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM 42EMI EM 42
- Format
- 7", Single · Black paper labels
- Runout / matrix
EM 42 A-1-1- DSide A runout
EM 42 B-1-1-1- DDSide B runout
EM 42ASide A label
EM 42BSide B label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMP 42
- Format
- 7", Shape, Picture Disc
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2057 ARunout stamped side A
EMI 2057 BRunout stamped side B
EMI 2057ALabel side A
EMI 2057BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | EMI EMI 2057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | EMI ED.334First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI 20 2345 6 / EMI K 060 20 2345 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-20 2344 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Ireland | EMI EM 42First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EMP 42First year7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EMP427", Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | EMI 12EM 42First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | UK | EMI 12 EMG 42First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM 42First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM 42 / EMI EM 42First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ATwo Hearts (Extended Version)
- B1Yesterday, Today, Forever
- B2Wild Geese
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Two Hearts are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Two Hearts are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Two Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Europe, Ireland. One of them is EMI 12EM 42, released February 1, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Two Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12EM 42, 12 EMG 42, EM 42, EMP 42) 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 Two 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.
