UK
July 1989- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJS 1912The Rocket Record Company 874 799-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EJS 1912 A-2U-1-1 TY1Side A runout
EJS 1912 B-2U-1-1 TY1Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Healing Hands
by Elton John · 1989
21 pressings12 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Healing Hands was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Healing Hands
21 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 12 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJS 19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EJS 19 A-1J-1-1 TY1Side A, runout, stamped
EJS 19 B-1J-1-1 TY1Side B, runout, stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJS 19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
EJS 19 A-1U-1-Q2 TY1Runout stamped side A
EJS 19 B-1U-1-Q3 TY1Runout stamped side B
EJS 19ALabel side A
EJS 19BLabel side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJSDJ 1912
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
EJSDJ 1912 A-1U-1-1 TY1Side A
EJSDJ 1912 B-1U-1-1 TY1Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53692
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC 29600 ASR1 [artisan logo] 回-G-回 3A-Side Runout Etching
MC 29633 ASR1 2 回-G-回B-Side Runout Etching
MC 29600A-Side Label
MC 29633B-Side Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53692
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC 29600 ASR3 [artisan logo] ◈-P-◈A-Side Runout Etching
MC 29633 ASR4 ◈-P-◈B-Side Runout Etching
MC 29600A-Side Label
MC 29633B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | The Rocket Record Company 874 799-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Australasia | The Rocket Record Company 874 798-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Brazil | The Rocket Record Company 2801 361First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-53692First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Europe | The Rocket Record Company 874 799-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | The Rocket Record Company 874 798-7 / The Rocket Record Company EJS 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | The Rocket Record Company 874 798-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Guatemala | The Rocket Record Company 874 798-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Italy | The Rocket Record Company 874 798-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | Yuusen Broadcasting Corporation YPS-081First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Philippines | The Rocket Record Company RRC-65-730First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Portugal | The Rocket Record Company 874 798 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Portugal | The Rocket Record Company 874 799-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJSDJ 1912First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJS 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHealing Hands4:22
- BDancing In The End Zone3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Healing Hands are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Healing Hands are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Healing Hands first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is The Rocket Record Company EJS 1912, released July 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Healing Hands is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EJS 1912, EJS 19, EJSDJ 1912, MCA-53692) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EJS 1912 A-2U-1-1 TY1 and EJS 1912 B-2U-1-1 TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Healing Hands 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.
