UK
October 24, 1983- Label and catalog number
- 4AD CAD 313
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloss Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
CAD 313 A2 MPOSide A runout
CAD 313 B2 MPOSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Head Over Heels
by Cocteau Twins · 1983
29 pressings13 countriesArt RockExperimentalEtherealRock
Head Over Heels was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Head Over Heels
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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
October 24, 1983- Label and catalog number
- 4AD CAD 313
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CAD 313 A2 MPOSide A runout hand-etched
CAD 313 B2 MPOSide B runout hand-etched
UK
October 24, 1983- Label and catalog number
- 4AD CAD 313
- Format
- LP, Album · Satin Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
CAD 313 A2 MPOSide A runout, etched
CAD 313 B2 MPOSide B runout, etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- 4AD CAD 313
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CAD 313 A2 MT 1 DAMONTSide A runout
CAD 313 B2 MT 1 DAMONTSide B runout
Australia
October 1983- Label and catalog number
- Powderworks POW 6077
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo VOG-1-3329
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VOG-1-3329A ③ OVER SNB 230 EL CRSide 1 etched (circle 'CR' stamped)
VOG-1-3329B ② THIS SIDE SNB 230 EL CRSide 2 etched (circle 'CR' stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Vertigo VOG-1-3329First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | New Rose Records ROSE 25 / 4AD CAD 313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Intercord INT 145.082 / 4AD CAD 313First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | 4AD CAD 313 / PolyGram 58.011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | 4AD CAD 313 / PolyGram 58011First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1983 | New Zealand | 4AD CAD 313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | 4AD CAD 313First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1983 | Australia | Powderworks POW 6077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | 4AD CAD 313LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | UK | 4AD CAD 313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | 4AD CAD 313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | 4AD CAD 313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 332 / Virgin 206 332-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Megadisc MEGADISC 338315LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Victoria VLP-88LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UK | Vinyl 180 VIN180LP010LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | 4AD CAD 3709LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Europe | 4AD CAD 3709LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Europe | 4AD CAD 3709LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | USA & Europe | 4AD CAD3709LPE / 4AD CAD3709LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | 4AD CAD 3709LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- Over
- A1When Mama Was Moth3:06
- A2Five Ten Fiftyfold5:01
- A3Sugar Hiccup3:41
- A4In Our Angelhood3:00
- A5Glass Candle Grenades2:45
- This Side
- B1In The Gold Dust Rush3:40
- B2The Tinderbox (Of A Heart)4:57
- B3Multifoiled2:37
- B4My Love Paramour3:40
- B5Musette And Drums4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Head Over Heels are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Head Over Heels are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1983 and 2026.
When was Head Over Heels first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is 4AD CAD 313, released October 24, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Head Over Heels is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAD 313, POW 6077, VOG-1-3329, ROSE 25) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAD 313 A2 MPO and CAD 313 B2 MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Head Over Heels 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.
