UK
November 12, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Proto DEAN 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE DEAN ∙ 1 A1 ARunout side A
TOWNHOUSE DEAN ∙ 1 B1 ARunout side B
Hazell DeanHeart First
Vinyl pressings
Heart First
by Hazell Dean · 1984
10 pressings9 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Heart First was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 First
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records LIB 5055Proto LIB 5055
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Proto 260·07·080
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IP 260.07.080-A-2 SSTRunout side A, variant 1
IP 260.07.080-B-2 II SSTRunout side B, variant 1
IP 260.07.080-A-2 SSTRunout side A, variant 2
IP 260.07.080-B-2 SSTRunout side B, variant 2
Israel
1984- Label and catalog number
- Proto DEAN 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Alfa International ALI-28001
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Injection Disco Dance Label 634.013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
634 013 A 1 670 113 04Runout side A
634 ✳ 013 B 1 670 112 04Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Liberation Records LIB 5055 / Proto LIB 5055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Proto 260·07·080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Israel | Proto DEAN 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-28001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-28001First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 634.013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Proto DEAN 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | Proto RSL 1005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Philippines | New York Records NYR-11122 / Proto DEAN 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRD2-160LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Back In My Arms (Once Again)3:10
- A2Searchin'3:38
- A3Break The Rules3:23
- A4Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)3:42
- A5You're Too Good To Be True4:20
- A6Back In My Arms (Once Again) (Reprise)0:50
- B1Heart First3:22
- B2No Fool (For Love)3:35
- B3Harmony3:51
- B4Devil In You3:10
- B5Everything I Need3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heart First are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Heart First are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Heart First first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Germany, Israel and more. One of them is Proto DEAN 1, released November 12, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Heart First is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEAN 1, LIB 5055, 260·07·080, ALI-28001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TOWNHOUSE DEAN ∙ 1 A1 A and TOWNHOUSE DEAN ∙ 1 B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heart First 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.
