UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5030
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMA 5030 A1 17 B NoelSide A runout
AMA 5030 B1 ΛSide B runout
AMA 5030-ASide A label
AMA 5030-BSide B label
Immaculate FoolsHearts Of Fortune
Vinyl pressings
Hearts Of Fortune
by Immaculate Fools · 1985
11 pressings6 countriesNew WavePop RockRockPop
Hearts Of Fortune was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Of Fortune
9 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5030
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
AMA5030 A1Side A runout
AMA5030 B1Side B runout
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5030
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
19-5030-3A-1 Di ARunout side A
19-5030-1B-1 A JARunout side B
19-005030-1Label side A
19-005030-2Label side B
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5030
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
19-5030-3A-1 Di BRunout side A
19-5030-1B-1 A JARunout side B
19-005030-1Label side A
19-005030-2Label side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 030-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
395 030-1 S 1 320Runout side A, variant 1
395 030-1 S 2 320Runout side B, variant 1
395 030-1 S 1 320 B 1Runout side A, variant 2
395 030-1 S 2 320 B 1Runout side B, variant 2
Greece
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390030-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A<>M 390030 A MT410 2080Runout side 1
A<>M 390030 B MT410 2080Runout side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | A&M Records AMA 5030First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | A&M Records AMA 5030First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 395 030-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | A&M Records 390030-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | A&M Records 390030-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1985 | Portugal | A&M Records 395 030-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | A&M Records 395 030-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5030First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5030First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Spain | A&M Records 395 030-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Spain | Larvin Music Rights LV2305LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Searching For Sparks4:03
- A2Nothing Means Nothing4:07
- A3Save It4:20
- A4Hearts Of Fortune4:25
- A5Immaculate Fools4:29
- B1What About Me4:24
- B2I Fell4:50
- B3Counting On You5:01
- B4Day By Day3:18
- B5Waiting3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hearts Of Fortune are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hearts Of Fortune are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 2018.
When was Hearts Of Fortune first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Europe, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is A&M Records AMA 5030.
How do I tell if my copy of Hearts Of Fortune is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMA 5030, 395 030-1, 390030-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMA 5030 A1 17 B Noel and AMA 5030 B1 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hearts Of Fortune 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.
