Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 041
- Format
- 7", Single
Iain MatthewsHearts
Vinyl pressings
Hearts
by Iain Matthews · 1971
10 pressings7 countriesPopRock
Hearts was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Hearts
9 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 041
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
April 23, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 041
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo VE 101Vertigo VE. 101
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
1-47661On label, side A
1-47671On label, side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 041
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 041
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
6059-041-1F. 7YS46.Side 1 Etched
6059-041-2F. 7YS47.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Vertigo 6059 041First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 041First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 041First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Vertigo SFL-1363First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6059 041First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Vertigo 6059 041First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | UK | Vertigo 6059 041First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Vertigo VE 101 / Vertigo VE. 101First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | UK | Vertigo 6059 041First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | US | Vertigo VE-101 / Vertigo VEDJ-27", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHearts3:12
- BLittle Known2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hearts are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hearts are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Vertigo 6059 041.
How do I tell if my copy of Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6059 041, VE 101, SFL-1363) 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 Hearts 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.
