Australia
February 10, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP-10688
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7YAPA1197Etched On A Side Runout
7YAPA1198Etched On B Side Runout
7YAPA1197On A Side Label
7YAPA1198On B Side Label
John Paul YoungYesterday's Hero
Vinyl pressings
Yesterday's Hero
by John Paul Young · 1975
14 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Yesterday's Hero was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Yesterday's Hero
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Australia
February 10, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP-10688
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7YAPA1197Etched On A Side Runout
7YAPA1198Etched On B Side Runout
7YAPA1197On A Side Label
7YAPA1198On B Side Label
US
February 10, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7607GTO 7607
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45 180033-F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Winchester SymbolEtched On A Side Runout
S45-180034-F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Winchester SymbolEtched On B Side Runout
S45 180033On A Side Label
S45 180034On B Side Label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Live Wire SON 4006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Center
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Live Wire SON 4006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push Out Center
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7607
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Ariola America AG-7607 / GTO AG-7607First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Albert Productions NZP 3505First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Live Wire SON 4006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Live Wire SON 4006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Ariola America 7607First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Ariola America 7607First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Ariola America 7607First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Australia | Albert Productions AP-10688First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Australia | Albert Productions AP-10688First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Ariola America 7607 / GTO 7607First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola 16 631 AT7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-253837", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Private Stock PVT.497", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Private Stock PVT.497", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AYesterday's Hero3:43
- BThe Next Time3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Yesterday's Hero are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Yesterday's Hero are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Yesterday's Hero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Australia, US, UK, Canada and more. One of them is Albert Productions AP-10688, released February 10, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Yesterday's Hero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AP-10688, 7607, SON 4006, AG-7607) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7YAPA1197 and 7YAPA1198. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Yesterday's Hero 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.
