UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 20 2968 6
- Format
- 12"
Johnny Clegg & SavukaTake My Heart Away
Vinyl pressings
Take My Heart Away
by Johnny Clegg & Savuka · 1988
13 pressings7 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronic
Take My Heart Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Take My Heart Away
13 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM 75
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D EM 75 A-1-1- Q2Etched runout side A
D EM 75 B-1-1- Q3Etched runout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EM75
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM 75
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
D EM 75 A-1-1-1A-side runout stamped
D EM 75 B-1-1-1B-side runout stamped
EM 75AA-side label
EM 75BB-side label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-44228
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-79365
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | EMI EMI 2177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Capitol Records B-44228First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI K 060 20 2968 6 / EMI 060-20 2968 6First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI 006-20 2967 7 / EMI 1C 006 20 2967 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | EMI 2029947First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | EMI 060-20 2968-6First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | EMI 20 2968 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM 75First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | EMI 12EM75First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM 75First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-79365First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records P B 44228First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records B-44228First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Take My Heart Away (LP Version)
- A2Scatterlings Of Africa
- B1Siyayilanda (The Love House Dub)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take My Heart Away are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Take My Heart Away are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Take My Heart Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is EMI 20 2968 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Take My Heart Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 2968 6, EM 75, 12EM75, B-44228) 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 Take My Heart Away 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.
