UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 386
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RAK 386 A-1-1-1 -- X 1 PenthouseRunout (Stamped) Side A
RAK 386 B-1-1-1 -- X 1 PenthouseRunout (Stamped) Side B
RAK 386ASide A label
RAK 386BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Heartache No. 9
by Hot Chocolate · 1986
16 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
Heartache No. 9 was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Heartache No. 9
16 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- RAK 12RAK 386
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RAK 12RAK 386
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single Sided
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- RAK ED-170
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- RAK 1C K 060 20 1027 6EMI 1C K 060 20 1027 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
2010276-A1Side 1 Runout
2010276-B2Side 2 Runout
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- RAK 1C 006-20 1026 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2010267-A2Runout side A, stamped
2010267-B2Runout side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | RAK ED-170First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | RAK RAK-1663First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | RAK ED-170First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | RAK 1C K 060 20 1027 6 / EMI 1C K 060 20 1027 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | RAK 1C 006-20 1026 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | RAK 1565356First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | RAK 201026 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Ireland | RAK RAK 386First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | EMI Italiana S.p.A. 14 2010276First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | RAK 1A 006-20 1026 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | South Africa | RAK RAKJ 2010267First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | RAK 549-2010276 / Hispavox 549 20 10276First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | RAK 545-2010267 / Hispavox 545 20 1026 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | RAK RAK 386First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | RAK 12RAK 386First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHeartache No. 93:50
- BOne Life3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heartache No. 9 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Heartache No. 9 are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Heartache No. 9 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is RAK RAK 386.
How do I tell if my copy of Heartache No. 9 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 386, 12RAK 386, ED-170, 1C K 060 20 1027 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RAK 386 A-1-1-1 -- X 1 Penthouse and RAK 386 B-1-1-1 -- X 1 Penthouse. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heartache No. 9 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.
