UK
June 1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS TA 3456
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TA-3456-A-1Etched, A side
TOWN HOUSE B 3Stamped, A side
TA-3456-B-1Etched, B side
TOWN HOUSE A 4Stamped, B side
FreurMatters Of The Heart
Vinyl pressings
Matters Of The Heart
by Freur · 1983
11 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Matters Of The Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Matters Of The Heart
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 4 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 3456
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS WA 3456
- Format
- 8", Single, Picture Disc
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 3456
- Format
- 7", Promo, Stereo
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 3456
- Format
- 7", Promo
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 12-3456
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
11-3456-1A1 A NLA Side Runout
11-3456-1B1 A NLB Side Runout
11-003456-20Back Cover
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | CBS A 12-3456First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS A 3456First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | CBS BA 12051 / CBS TA 3456First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | CBS BA 223 097First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 3456First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS A 12.3456First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | UK | CBS A 3456First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | UK | CBS CBS A 3456First year7", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | CBS CBS WA 3456First year8", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 8", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1983 | UK | CBS A 3456First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | CBS TA 3456First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMatters Of The Heart3:42
- BYou're A Hoover3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Matters Of The Heart are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Matters Of The Heart are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Matters Of The Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Europe, New Zealand, Spain. One of them is CBS TA 3456, released June 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Matters Of The Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TA 3456, A 3456, CBS WA 3456, CBS A 3456) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TA-3456-A-1 and TOWN HOUSE B 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Matters Of The 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.