UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 314
- Format
- 7", Single
HelixHeavy Metal Love
Vinyl pressings
Heavy Metal Love
by Helix · 1983
12 pressings7 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Heavy Metal Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Heavy Metal Love
10 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12 CL 314
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CLP 314
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
CLP+314+A ORLAKERunout side A, etched
CLP+314+B ORLAKERunout side B, etched
CLP 314ALabel side A
CLP 314BLabel side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5294
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S · 45·B·5294·98820· Z Z #2 MASTERDISK BK 0Side A runout
S· 45·B·5294·98822 Z Z #2 MASTERDISK BK 0Side B runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-5294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-9956
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1301First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records B-5294First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C K 062 1868136First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Capitol Records 006 1868157First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Capitol Records CL 314First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | UK | Capitol Records 12 CL 314First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Capitol Records CLP 314First year7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records B-5294First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5294First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9956First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Capitol Records 01.0324207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Peru | Capitol Records 01.03 24207", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Heavy Metal Love2:59
- A2No Rest For The Wicked3:12
- B1Everybody Pays The Price
- B2Breaking Loose
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heavy Metal Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Heavy Metal Love are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Heavy Metal Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 314.
How do I tell if my copy of Heavy Metal Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 314, 12 CL 314, CLP 314, B-5294) 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 Heavy Metal Love 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.
