UK & Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola AROD 246
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AROD 246 A-1 TAPE - MBSide A, runout, hand etched
AROD 246 B-1 TAPE - MBSide B, runout, hand etched
AROD 246-ASide A label
AROD 246-BSide B label
DelegationHeartache No. 9
Vinyl pressings
Heartache No. 9
by Delegation · 1980
20 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Heartache No. 9 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 Heartache No. 9
18 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola AROD 246
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AROD 246 A-1 TA1PE - MBRunout, A-side, etched
AROD 246 B-1 TA1PE - MBRunout, B-side, etched
AROD 246-ASide A label
AROD 246-BSide B label
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARO 246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola AROD 246
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AROD 246 A-1 TA1PE - MBRunout, A-side, etched
AROD 246 B-1 TA1PE - MBRunout, B-side, etched
AROD 246-ASide A label
AROD 246-BSide B label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76071
- Format
- 7"
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76071
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Barbados | Ariola ARO 246First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Ariola 600 270 / Ariola 600 270-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Ariola 102 413 / Ariola 102 413-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Ariola 600 270 / Ariola 600 270-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Ariola 600.270First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Ariola 102.413First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | Ariola A-102 413First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Sweden | Ariola ARO S-200First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Sweden | Ariola ARO S-2007", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | UK | Ariola AROD 246First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Ariola ARO 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Ariola AROD 246First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK & Europe | Ariola AROD 246First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Mercury MK-150First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Mercury 76071First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Sounds Good GOOD 4912" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AHeartache No. 9 (Special Re-Mix Version)6:59
- B1Heartache No. 9 (Short Version)3:39
- B2Stand Up (Reach For The Sky)3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heartache No. 9 are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Heartache No. 9 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1980 and 2002.
When was Heartache No. 9 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Barbados and more. One of them is Ariola AROD 246.
How do I tell if my copy of Heartache No. 9 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AROD 246, ARO 246, 76071, MK-150) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AROD 246 A-1 TAPE - MB and AROD 246 B-1 TAPE - MB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heartache No. 9 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.
