France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 819-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
003 884819 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAM ARunout side A
003 88481X9 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAM ARunout side B
John ParrTwo Hearts
Vinyl pressings
Two Hearts
by John Parr · 1986
22 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Two Hearts 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 Two Hearts
22 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 10 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 819-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
003 884819 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAMA-side runout groove
003 884819 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAMB-side runout groove
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 100
- Format
- 12", Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LONX 100 A//1▽420 R 1Runout, side A
LONX 100 B//1▽420R 1 2Runout, side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LON 100 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1Runout Side A [stamped]
LON 100 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 2Runout Side B [stamped]
ZPMSC 10961Label Side A
ZPMSC 10962Label Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONDX 100
- Format
- 12"
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89403
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Mercury 884 819-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Mercury 884 819-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Atlantic 78 94037First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Atlantic 78 94037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-70104First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Mercury 884 819-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Mercury 884 819-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Mercury 884 819-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Mercury 884 819-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Panama | Mercury 884 819-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Mercury 884 819-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | London Records TOS 1591First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | London Records LONX 100First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | London Records LON 100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | London Records LONX 100 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATwo Hearts (Edited Version)4:34
- BTwo Hearts (Extended Version)6:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Two Hearts are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Two Hearts are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Two Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 884 819-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Two Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 884 819-7, 884 819-1, LONX 100, LON 100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 003 884819 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAM A and 003 88481X9 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAM A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Two 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.
