US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4184
- Format
- LP, Album · Hub-Servall Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB 4184 SA HUBSIDE 1
AB 4184 SB HUBSIDE 2
Vinyl pressings
Change Of Heart
by Eric Carmen · 1978
26 pressings15 countriesPop RockRock
Change Of Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Change Of Heart
21 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4184
- Format
- LP, Album · All Disc Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB4184 SA (2) 77Runout Side A, Variant 1
AB4184 SB (2) 77Runout Side B, Variant 1
AB4184 SA (2) 77Runout Side A, Variant 2
AB4184 SB (2) M1 77Runout Side B, Variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4184
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S AB 4184 SA (2) A4Runout A
1S AB 4184 SB (2) A1Runout B
AB 4184 SALabel A
AB 4184 SBLabel B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4184
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AB 4184 SA (1)A side - etched
AB 4184 SB (2)B side - etched
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4184
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S AB 4184 SA (2) SXT B8Runout A
2S AB 4184 SB (1) SXT A8Runout B
AB 4184 SALabel A
AB 4184 SBLabel B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPART 1068
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Arista 7C 062-61437First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Arista AL.4184First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Arista 31C 064 61437 A / Arista 31C 064 61437 bFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Arista AB 4184First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Arista 2C 068 61437 / Arista 2C 068-61.437First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Arista 1C 062-61 437First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Arista 1C 064-61 437LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Italy | Arista 3C 064-61437First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Arista IES-81115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Arista 25RS-19First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Japan | Arista IES-81115First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Arista AB 4184First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Arista 7C 062-61437First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Arista ASTJ (D) 49First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Arista 10C 062-061437First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Arista L37300LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | Arista 20RS-9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Desperate Fools Overture2:05
- A2Haven't We Come A Long Way3:17
- A3End Of The World3:29
- A4Heaven Can Wait3:33
- A5Baby I Need Your Lovin'3:17
- B1Change Of Heart3:30
- B2Hey Deanie4:26
- B3Someday2:52
- B4Desperate Fools3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Change Of Heart are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Change Of Heart are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1978 and 1982.
When was Change Of Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Arista AB 4184.
How do I tell if my copy of Change Of Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB 4184, SPART 1068, 7C 062-61437, AL.4184) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AB 4184 SA HUB and AB 4184 SB HUB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Change Of 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.
