UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EA 220
- Format
- 7"
John WaiteIf Anybody Had A Heart
Vinyl pressings
If Anybody Had A Heart
by John Waite · 1986
11 pressings7 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
If Anybody Had A Heart 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 If Anybody Had A Heart
11 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America P-B-8315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SPRO-9650
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SPRO 9650 Z2 Q B-23864-Z2 12855 1-1
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America AMI 1815
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | EMI America AMI 1815First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | EMI America AMI 1815First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | EMI America B-8315First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | EMI America EYS-17654First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | EMI America EYS-17654First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Philippines | EMI America EMA-181-066First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Hispavox 545 20 1428 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | EMI America EA 220First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | US | EMI America P-B-8315First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | EMI America B-8315First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | EMI America SPRO-9650First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIf Anybody Had A Heart4:45
- BJust Like Lovers4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If Anybody Had A Heart are there?
11 vinyl pressings of If Anybody Had A Heart are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was If Anybody Had A Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is EMI America EA 220.
How do I tell if my copy of If Anybody Had A Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EA 220, B-8315, P-B-8315, SPRO-9650) 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 If Anybody Had A Heart 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.
