UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy ZT 40498
- Format
- 12"
El DeBargeThe Heart Is Not So Smart
Vinyl pressings
The Heart Is Not So Smart
by El DeBarge · 1985
11 pressings4 countriesPop
The Heart Is Not So Smart 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 Heart Is Not So Smart
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy ZB 40497
- Format
- 7"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy ZT 40498
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 112-0617
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1822 GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1822GFA67400-15A OT #8A-Side Runout Etching
1822GFB - 67404-15A OT #8B-Side Runout Etching
(67400)A-Side Label
(67401)B-Side Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 4552 GG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Gordy G 1822XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Gordy ZT 40498First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Gordy ZB 40497First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | UK | Gordy ZT 40498First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Motown 112-0617First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 4552 GGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 1822 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 1822 GFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 4552 GGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 4552GGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Motown TMS 6617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1The Heart Is Not So Smart (Club Mix)6:27
- A2The Heart Is Not So Smart (Dub Mix)6:01
- B1You Wear It Well (Dub Mix)5:06
- B2Share My World5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Heart Is Not So Smart are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Heart Is Not So Smart are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was The Heart Is Not So Smart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is Gordy ZT 40498.
How do I tell if my copy of The Heart Is Not So Smart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT 40498, ZB 40497, 112-0617, 1822 GF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Heart Is Not So Smart 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.
