Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655580 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
01-655580-20-1Label side A
01-655580-20-2Label side B
Earth, Wind & FireHeritage
Vinyl pressings
Heritage
by Earth, Wind & Fire · 1990
13 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Heritage was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Heritage
13 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655580 7
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
01 655580 00 1A1 ARunout side A
01 655580 00 1B1 ARunout side B
01-655580-00-1Label side A
01-655580-00-2Label side B
UK
February 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS EWF T3
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
February 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS EWF 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EWF - 3 A1 3 ΛRunout side-A, variant 1
EWF - 3 B 1 2 ΛRunout side-B, variant 1
EWF-3 A1 ΛRunout side-A, variant 2
EWF-3-B1 2 ΛRunout side-B, variant 2
UK
March 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS EWF QT3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS EWF T3
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
EWF T3 A1Runout A: Hand etched
EWF T3 B1Runout B: Hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655580 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655580 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Philippines | CBS QCL45-10320 / CBS 38-73205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2354First year7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS 655580 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS EWF T3First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1990 | US | Columbia 38-73205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Columbia 44 73157First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | UK | CBS EWF T3First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | UK | CBS EWF 3First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 655580 6First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 855580 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | CBS EWF QT3First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AHeritage (Extended Version)7:46
- B1Gotta Find Out4:10
- B2Heritage (Radio Edit)5:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heritage are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Heritage are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Heritage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS 655580 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Heritage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 655580 6, 655580 7, EWF T3, EWF 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-655580-20-1 and 01-655580-20-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heritage 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.
