US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 76015
- Format
- LP, Album · RI - Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-BT-794229-BBB-1 TML-S PRC
ST-BT-794230-AAA-1 TML-M PRC
England Dan & John Ford ColeyDr. Heckle And Mr. Jive
Vinyl pressings
Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive
by England Dan & John Ford Coley · 1979
13 pressings10 countriesPop RockSoft RockRock
Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 76015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR - Presswell Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-BT-794229-B TML-S (PR)PRunout A
ST-BT-794230-A TML-M (PR)PRunout B
ST-BT-794229-PRLabel A
ST-BT-794230-PRLabel B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 76015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-BT-794229-MOA side label
ST-BT-794230-MOB side label
ST-BT-794229-BB TML-S MR △24142 ⑨ (PR)A side etch exc TML-S stamp
ST-BT-794230-AA MR TML-M △24142-X ③B side etch exc TML-M stamp
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 76015Big Tree Records K 50602
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 76015
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX189537A Side label
MX189538B Side label
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records KBT 76015
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-BT-794229-1A-2HZ: DMSide 1 (Etched)
ST-BT-794230-1A-2HZ: DMSide 2 (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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Big Tree Records BT 76015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Big Tree Records KBT 76015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Big Tree Records P-10589AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Big Tree Records P-10589AFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Big Tree Records BT 76015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | Big Tree Records BT 76015 / Atlantic BT 76015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Rhodesia | Atlantic ATC 9722 / Big Tree Records ATC 9722First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Big Tree Records BT 76015 / Atlantic BT 76015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9722 / Big Tree Records ATC 9722First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Big Tree Records BT 76015 / Big Tree Records K 50602First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Big Tree Records BT 76015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Big Tree Records BT 76015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Big Tree Records BT 76015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hollywood Heckle & Jive4:05
- A2What Can I Do With This Broken Heart3:12
- A3Another Golden Oldie Night For Wendy3:43
- A4Broken Hearted Me3:55
- A5Children Of The Half-Light3:45
- A6Rolling Fever3:24
- B1Love Is The Answer4:41
- B2Only A Matter Of Time3:16
- B3Caught Up In The Middle4:06
- B4Running After You3:07
- B5What's Forever For3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Big Tree Records BT 76015.
How do I tell if my copy of Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BT 76015, KBT 76015, P-10589A, ATC 9722) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-BT-794229-BBB-1 TML-S PRC and ST-BT-794230-AAA-1 TML-M PRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive 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.
