UK
September 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic QTA6571Epic QTA 6571
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM · Matte cover
- Runout / matrix
QTA 657I AI :) ( )Runout Side A [hand-etched]
QTA 657I BI ( ) ( )Runout Side B [hand-etched]
Vinyl pressings
My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor)
by Dead Or Alive · 1985
37 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronic
My Heart Goes Bang was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 My Heart Goes Bang
35 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 10 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
September 9, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 6571Epic A6571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Matt Cover
- Runout / matrix
A6571 A1 POUNDA TA1PE ΛA side runout, etched / stamped
A 6571 B1 ΛB side runout, etched / stamped
UK
September 9, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA6571Epic TA 6571
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TA 6571 A1 POUNDA TA1PE C BSide A, hand-etched/stamped runout,variant 1
TA-6571-B-2 B ⋀Side B, hand-etched/stamped runout variant 1
TA 6571 A1 POUNDA TA1PE C DSide A, hand-etched/stamped runout,variant 2
TA-6571-B-2 C 1 0Side B, hand-etched/stamped runout variant 2
UK
September 9, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 6571Epic A6571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Glossy Cover
- Runout / matrix
A6571 A1 POUNDA TA1PE ΛRunout side A
A 6571 B1 ΛRunout side B
UK
September 9, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 6571Epic A6571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre, Matt Cover
- Runout / matrix
A6571 A1 POUNDA TA1PE ΛA side runout, etched / stamped
A 6571 B1 CB side runout, etched / stamped
UK
September 9, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 6571Epic A6571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knock-out centre, Glossy cover
- Runout / matrix
A6571 A1 POUNDA TA1PE ΛA side runout, etched / stamped
A 6571 B1 CB side runout, etched / stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 12167First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 12167First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1088First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1088First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Epic IE4-7126First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 6571 / Epic A 6571First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.6571 / Epic A 12.6571First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 6571First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic QY•3P-90087First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Mexico | Epic SCL-45057First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Mexico | Epic SCL-45057First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Mexico | CBS Mexico PR-39First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Portugal | Epic EPC A 6571First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Epic XPR 1290First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Epic XPR 1287First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo · Promo, Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo · Promo, Limited, Numbered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | Demon Records DEMSING0677", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AMy Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor)
- BBig Daddy Of The Rhythm (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Heart Goes Bang are there?
37 vinyl pressings of My Heart Goes Bang are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was My Heart Goes Bang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Epic QTA6571, released September 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of My Heart Goes Bang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use QTA6571, A 6571, TA6571, DA 6571) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, QTA 657I AI :) ( ) and QTA 657I BI ( ) ( ). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Heart Goes Bang 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.
