New Zealand
1977- Label and catalog number
- GTO GTO 461864
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
HeatwaveMind Blowing Decisions
Vinyl pressings
Mind Blowing Decisions
by Heatwave · 1977
15 pressings5 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Mind Blowing Decisions 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 Mind Blowing Decisions
1 pressing came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | New Zealand | GTO GTO 461864First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | GTO GT 2267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | GTO GT 2267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | GTO GT 2267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | GTO GT 2267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Epic 8-505867", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic 8-505867", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic 8-505867", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic 8-505867", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic 8-505867", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Epic 8-505867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Epic 8-505867", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Epic 8-505867", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Epic 8-505867", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Epic GT 226 / GTO GT 2267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMind Blowing Decisions3:58
- BBeat Your Booty2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mind Blowing Decisions are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Mind Blowing Decisions are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Mind Blowing Decisions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in New Zealand. One of them is GTO GTO 461864.
How do I tell if my copy of Mind Blowing Decisions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GTO 461864) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mind Blowing Decisions 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.
