Panama
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown MTN-006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MTN-006 A 24-4-85 NovacioA Side
MTN-006 B 24-4-85 NovacioB Side
Dazz BandHeartbeat
Vinyl pressings
Heartbeat
by Dazz Band · 1983
14 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Heartbeat 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 Heartbeat
1 pressing came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Panama | Motown MTN-006First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Motown12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Motown 1775 MF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Motown M 1775X7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | Motown TMS 6377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 136812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMG 13687", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 136812", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | US | Motown PR-16412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1775 MF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1775 MF7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1775MF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1775 MF7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1775 MF7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHeartbeat7:03
- B1Let It All Blow (Special Disco Re-Mix)6:41
- B2Rock With Me4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heartbeat are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Heartbeat are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Heartbeat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Panama. One of them is Motown MTN-006.
How do I tell if my copy of Heartbeat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MTN-006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MTN-006 A 24-4-85 Novacio and MTN-006 B 24-4-85 Novacio. 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.
