Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 539-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R. SO. 883539 - 1 S 1 1 BRunout side A
R. SO. 883539 - 1 S 2 1 ARunout side B
Vinyl pressings
The Captain Of Her Heart
by Double · 1985
50 pressings18 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The Captain Of Her Heart 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 The Captain Of Her Heart
37 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 883 243-1Metronome 883 243-1 ME
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
883 243 - 1 S 1 R. SO. P 1Runout side A, Variant 1
883 243 - 1 S 2 R. SO. 1 0Runout side B, Variant 1
883 243 - 1 S 1 R. SO. L 1Runout side A, Variant 2
883 243 - 1 S 2 R. SO. E 1Runout side B, Variant 2
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 883 243-7Metronome 883 243-7 ME
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
883 243-7 S1 R. SO. DG 1Runout side A, variant 1
883 243-7 S2=2 R. SO. 1Runout side B, variant 1
883 243-7 S1 R. SO. 1 BRunout side A, variant 2
883 243-7 S2=2 R. SO. A 1Runout side A, variant 2
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 539-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
883 539 - 7 S1 R. SO.Runout area side A, variant 1
883 539 - 7 S2 = 2 R. SO.Runout area side B, variant 1
883 539 - 7 S1 = 2 R. SO. 1 ARunout area side A, variant 2
883 539 - 7 S2 R. SO. 1 CRunout area side B, variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 779
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 779 A // 1 ∇ 420 W 1 1Runout, A-side, stamped
POSPX 779 B // 1 ∇ 420 W 1 1Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSB 779
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition · Blue
- Runout / matrix
POSB+779+A ORLAKERunout side A
POSB+779+B ORLAKERunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 50 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s50 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Polydor 883 539-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Polydor DJP 182First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Polydor POLS 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Polydor POLS 115First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Polydor 75352First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Polydor 883 539-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 539-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 539-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 539-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 539-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 539-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 539-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 883 243-1 / Metronome 883 243-1 MEFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 883 243-7 / Metronome 883 243-7 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 539-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Captain Of Her Heart4:35
- BYour Prayer Takes Me Off - Part II (Dub)4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Captain Of Her Heart are there?
50 vinyl pressings of The Captain Of Her Heart are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was The Captain Of Her Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 883 539-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Captain Of Her Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 883 539-1, 883 243-1, 883 243-7, 883 539-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R. SO. 883539 - 1 S 1 1 B and R. SO. 883539 - 1 S 2 1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Captain Of Her Heart 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.
