US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3053Curtom RS-1-3053
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 56 - Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS-1-3053 ASSide 1 Label
RS-1-3053 BSSide 2 Label
Vinyl pressings
Heartbeat
by Curtis Mayfield · 1979
25 pressings15 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Heartbeat was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Heartbeat
24 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 15 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSS 004
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3053Curtom RS-1-3053
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 53 - Keel Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-1 delta RS-1-3053 AS KM1 KENDUN-CSide A
C-2 delta RS-1-3053 BS KM3 KENDUN-CSide B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3053Curtom RS-1-3053
- Format
- LP, Album · 73
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3053Curtom RS-1-3053
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 25 - Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S RS-1-3053-AS-CS-1 D1 KENDUN-C ƒSide A
1S RS-1-3053-BS-CS-2 C KENDUN-C ƒSide B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3053Curtom RS-1-3053
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 72 - PRC Richmond Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | RSO 2394 231 / Curtom 2394 231First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | RSO 2394 231 / Curtom 2394 231First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | RSO RS-1-3053 / Curtom RS-1-3053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | RSO 2394 231First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | RSO 2394 231 / Curtom 2394 231First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | India | RSO 2394 231First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | RSO 2394 231First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | RSO MWF 1069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | RSO MWF 1069First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Kenya | RSO Records, Inc. 2394 231First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Malaysia | RSO 2394 231 / Curtom 2394 231First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | RSO 2394 231 / Curtom 2394 231First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | RSO 2394 231First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | RSO RSS 004 / Curtom RSS 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | RSO RSS 004 / Curtom RSS 004LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Tell Me, Tell Me (How Ya Like To Be Loved)6:20
- A2What Is My Woman For?7:15
- A3Between You Baby And Me4:40
- A4Victory3:15
- B1Over The Hump5:15
- B2You Better Stop6:51
- B3You're So Good To Me6:52
- B4Heartbeat4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heartbeat are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Heartbeat are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Heartbeat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is RSO RS-1-3053.
How do I tell if my copy of Heartbeat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS-1-3053, RSS 004, 2394 231, MWF 1069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS-1-3053 AS and RS-1-3053 BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heartbeat 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.
