Vinyl pressings
by Don Johnson · 1986
Heartbeat was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
31 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
ZSS 173890-1A Precision SM SFSide A Runout Etched variation 1
ZSS 173891-1B Precision SFMSide B Runout Etched variation 1
P(P) ZSS 173890-1B Precision SMFSide A Runout Etched variation 2
P(P) ZSS 173891-1B Precision SFMSide B Runout Etched variation 2
ZSS 173890-1A Precision SM SFSide A runout variation 1
ZSS 173891-1B Precision SFMSide B runout variation 1
P(P) ZSS 173890-1B Precision SMFSide A runout variation 2
P(P) ZSS 173891-1B Precision SFMSide B runout variation 2
ZSS 173890-1D G1 Precision SM-SFSide A etched
ZSS 173891-1D G1 Precision SFMSide B etched
ZSS 173890Side A label
ZSS 173891Side B label
P ℗ XSS 173892-1A Precision • SMFSide A
P ℗ XSS 173892-1A Precision • SMFSide AA
XSS 173892Label Side A
XSS 173892Label Side AA
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Discos CBS DEP-520First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 1160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Epic 34 06285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Epic 34 06285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Costa Rica | Epic 7045449First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPC 650064 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic 650064 7 / Epic EPC 650064 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPC 650064 7 / Epic 650064 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Epic EPC 650064 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic 07.5p-442First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic 07.5p-442First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Epic SC-72150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Epic ES 1160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Epic ES-20096First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Epic EPC 650064 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 46467", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
32 vinyl pressings of Heartbeat are listed here, from 15 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic 34-06285.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 34-06285, EAS 2469, 650064 7, 650064 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 173890-1A Precision SM SF and ZSS 173891-1B Precision SFM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
