UK
February 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10242
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR. 18489
DR. 18490
David WhitfieldThe Book / Heartless
Vinyl pressings
The Book / Heartless
by David Whitfield · 1954
10 pressings2 countriesEasy ListeningPop
The Book / Heartless was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 The Book / Heartless
7 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 2 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 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10242
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single · Label Variant
- Runout / matrix
DR. 18489
DR. 18490
UK
February 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10242
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR.18489A Side Label
DR.18490B Side Label
UK
October 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 10242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1433
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DR.18489Side A, label
DR.18490Side B, label
US
October 1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1433
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | UK | London Records 1433First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | London Records 1433First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Decca F.10242First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Decca F.10242First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Decca F.10242First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Decca 45-F 10242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | London Records 45-1433First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca 22.299Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca F.10242Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | London Records 4514337", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Book
- BHeartless
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Book / Heartless are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Book / Heartless are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was The Book / Heartless first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in UK, US. One of them is Decca F.10242, released February 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of The Book / Heartless is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.10242, 45-F 10242, 1433, 45-1433) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR. 18489 and DR. 18490. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Book / Heartless 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.