US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1495F
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
M-1495F-A-66002-15B ZR #14 JaSide A etched
M-1495F-B-64528-15B ZR #14 JaSide B etched
CommodoresHeroes
Vinyl pressings
Heroes
by Commodores · 1980
14 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Heroes was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Heroes
14 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1495F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-1495-A-66002-08BSide A Runout
M-1495-B-66002-08ASide B Runout
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1495F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1495F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1495F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1495F
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo · DJ Copy
- Runout / matrix
66002Side A label
66002Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Motown M 1495First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Motown M 1495XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-64 077 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-64 077First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 100·07·066First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 64077First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIPX-1542 / Motown MOT-1542First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 1206First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1495FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1495FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1495FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1495FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1495FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1495FFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 006-64077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHeroes3:56
- BFunky Situation3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heroes are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Heroes are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Heroes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is Motown M 1495F.
How do I tell if my copy of Heroes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1495F, TMG 1206, 1A 006-64077, M 1495) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-1495F-A-66002-15B ZR #14 Ja and M-1495F-B-64528-15B ZR #14 Ja. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heroes 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.
