Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5630
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-5630-A MCA-5630-ASR-2 [Artisan logo] 回-G-回 CRSide A runout
MCA-5630-B MCA-5630-ASR-1 [Artisan logo] 回-G-回 CRSide B runout
HeadpinsHead Over Heels
Vinyl pressings
Head Over Heels
by Headpins · 1985
13 pressings6 countriesHard RockArena RockRock
Head Over Heels was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Head Over Heels
10 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3296
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5630
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5630
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-4778-ASR-3 [ARTISAN logo] ◈-P-◈ IA side runout
MCA-4779-ASR-4 [ARTISAN logo] ◈-P-◈ IIIB side runout
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5630
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-4778-ASR-1 [Artisan logo] 回-G-回Side A Runout
MCA-4779-ASR-2 [Artisan logo] 回-G-回Side B Runout
Germany
October 12, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 827 499-1Polydor 827 499-1 Y
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
827 499-1 S 1 320 1 FRunout, side A, stamped (Variant 1)
827 499-1 S2 320 1 DRunout, side B, stamped (Variant 1)
827 499 - 1 S 1 320 1 ERunout, side A, stamped (Variant 2)
827 499 - 1 S 2 320 1 ERunout, side B, stamped (Variant 2)
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 5630 / MCA Records MCA-5630LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Greece | Polydor 827 499-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1985 | Greece | Polydor 827499-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records 5630LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 827 499-1 / Polydor 827 499-1 YFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Victor VIL-28002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Victor VIL-28002First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCL-1853LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Still The One4:26
- A2Death Of Me3:58
- A3Stayin' All Night3:56
- A4Hot Stuff5:32
- A5Chain Gang4:08
- B1Never Come Down From The Danger Zone4:08
- B2Don't Matter What You Say4:14
- B3Be With You4:28
- B4(You're Only) Afraid Of The Dark6:18
- B5Burnin' At Both Ends3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Head Over Heels are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Head Over Heels are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Head Over Heels first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Canada, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5630.
How do I tell if my copy of Head Over Heels is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5630, MCF 3296, 827 499-1, VIL-28002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-5630-A MCA-5630-ASR-2 [Artisan logo] 回-G-回 CR and MCA-5630-B MCA-5630-ASR-1 [Artisan logo] 回-G-回 CR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Head Over Heels 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.