US
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-42087
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 7194 - PL1 - DMM △19364 1-2 PrecisionSide A, etched
MCA 7195 - PL1 - DMM △19364-X 2-1 PrecisionSide B, etched
KrokusHeart Attack
Vinyl pressings
Heart Attack
by Krokus · 1988
12 pressings8 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-42087
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Δ 19364 2-4 PRECISION MCA 7194 - PL1 DMMA-side, etched
Δ 19364-x Precision 2-2 MCA 7195-PL1 DMMB-side, etched
MCA 7194A-side, center label
MCA 7195B-side, center label
Japan
March 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records P-13637
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 80730
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 42087-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX 300876 42087-1 MRHand Etched Side A
MX 300876 42087-1 MRHand Etched Side B
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-42087
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | MCA Records 80730First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australia | MCA Records 42087-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-42087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | MCA Records 255 388-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | MCA Records 255388-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | MCA Records 255388-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1988 | South Korea | WEA OLM-3084First yearLP | LP |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-42087 / MCA Records MCA 42087LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-42087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-42087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | MCA Records P-13637First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | MCA Records P-13637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Everybody Rocks3:48
- A2Wild Love3:58
- A3Let It Go4:29
- A4Winning Man5:17
- A5Axx Attack4:26
- B1Rock 'N Roll Tonight3:56
- B2Flyin' High4:11
- B3Shoot Down The Night4:34
- B4Bad, Bad Girl5:50
- B5Speed Up6:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heart Attack are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Heart Attack are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Heart Attack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Japan, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-42087.
How do I tell if my copy of Heart Attack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-42087, P-13637, 80730, 42087-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 7194 - PL1 - DMM △19364 1-2 Precision and MCA 7195 - PL1 - DMM △19364-X 2-1 Precision. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heart Attack 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.
