Europe
1977- Label and catalog number
- Portrait PRT 5402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01 CBS 5402-1A-1Runout side A
01 CBS 5402-1B-1Runout side B
HeartBarracuda
Vinyl pressings
Barracuda
by Heart · 1977
37 pressings20 countriesClassic RockRock
Barracuda was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Barracuda
33 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 18 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.
Europe
1977- Label and catalog number
- Portrait PRT 5402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 5402-1A-1 01Runout Side A stamped
CBS 5402-1B-1 01Runout Side B stamped
UK
June 17, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Portrait S PRT 5402
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Portrait 6-70004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-163282-1D KENDUN-b JGRunout side A, variant 1
ZSS-163284-1D KENDUN-aRunout side B, variant 1
ZSS-163282-1D KENDUN-b JGRunout side A, variant 2
ZSS-163284-1C KENDUN-bRunout side B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Portrait 6-70004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-163282-1G KENDUN-a JG s
T ZSS-163284-1E KENDUN-a
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Portrait 6-70004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-163282-1F KENDUN-b JG TIIIRunout side A
ZSS-163284-1F KENDUN-B TIIRunout side B
ZSS 163282Label side A
ZSS 163284Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Portrait 140096First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | Portrait PR 45004First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | Portrait PR 45004First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Brazil | Epic 66336First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Portrait 6-70004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Portrait 6-70004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Colombia | Epic 49126First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Costa Rica | CBS 11746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Costa Rica | CBS 11746First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Europe | Portrait PRT 5402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Europe | Portrait PRT 5402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Portrait PRT 5402 / Portrait PRT S 5402First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Portrait PRT 5402First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Portrait PRT 5402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | Portrait 06SP 168(PR) / Portrait 06SP 168First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Portrait C4-10247", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Portugal | Portrait PRT 54027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABarracuda4:20
- BCry To Me2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Barracuda are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Barracuda are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Barracuda first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Europe, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Portrait PRT 5402.
How do I tell if my copy of Barracuda is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRT 5402, S PRT 5402, 6-70004, 140096) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 CBS 5402-1A-1 and 01 CBS 5402-1B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Barracuda 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.
