UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7227
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMS•7227•A4 ∴ ARUNRun-out matrix A-side stamped/etched
AMS•7227•B4 ARUN ∴Run-out matrix B-side stamped/etched
Gallagher & LyleHeart On My Sleeve
Vinyl pressings
Heart On My Sleeve
by Gallagher & Lyle · 1976
17 pressings11 countriesSoft RockBalladRockPop
Heart On My Sleeve was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Heart On My Sleeve
15 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 11 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7227
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7227 A5 ARUN [Handwritten]A Side, Machine stamped
AMS 7227 B6B Side, Machine stamped
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7227 A6 O 1 3Side A stamped runout
AMS 7227 B5 Λ D 1 1Side B stamped runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1850-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T A&M 12092S-T1 TIIRunout A
T A&M 12093S-T1 TIRunout B
12092-SLabel A
12093-SLabel B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1850-SA&M Records 1850
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Netherlands
June 1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 17 019 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
17 019 - A // HL 28403 - 1-YRunout etched side A
17 019 - B // HL 28404 - 1-YRunout etched side B
17 019-ALabel side A
17 019-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | A&M Records K-6422First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM 5172First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1850-S / A&M Records AM-1850First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1850-SFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | A&M Records 17 019 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 6422First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Portugal | A&M Records 1850-S / Valentim De Carvalho P-1850 SGFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1976 | Rhodesia | A&M Records AMRS 1183First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1183First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7227First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7227First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | A&M Records 1850-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | A&M Records 1850-S / A&M Records 1850First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Netherlands | A&M Records 17 019 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AM 7327", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AMY 73212", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHeart On My Sleeve3:24
- BNorthern Girl2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heart On My Sleeve are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Heart On My Sleeve are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1976 and 1991.
When was Heart On My Sleeve first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7227.
How do I tell if my copy of Heart On My Sleeve is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7227, 1850-S, 17 019 AT, K-6422) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMS•7227•A4 ∴ ARUN and AMS•7227•B4 ARUN ∴. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heart On My Sleeve 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.
