UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARO 233
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARO 233 A-1◇NBScribed in runout side A
ARO 233 B-1◇NBScribed in runout side B
KrokusHeatstrokes
Vinyl pressings
Heatstrokes
by Krokus · 1980
10 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Heatstrokes was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Heatstrokes
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 4 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola AROD 233
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARO 233
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARO 233
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · w/Sew on patch
- Runout / matrix
ARO 233 A-1◇NBScribed in runout side A
ARO 233 B-1◇NBScribed in runout side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola OS-804
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America OS-804
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Ariola OS-804SAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Ariola K15P-62First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Ariola K15P-62First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Ariola ARO 233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Ariola AROD 233First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Ariola ARO 233First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Ariola ARO 233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Ariola OS-804First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Ariola Records America OS-804First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Ariola Records America OS-804First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AHeatstrokes
- BShy Kid
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heatstrokes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Heatstrokes are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Heatstrokes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Japan. One of them is Ariola ARO 233.
How do I tell if my copy of Heatstrokes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARO 233, AROD 233, OS-804, OS-804SA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARO 233 A-1◇NB and ARO 233 B-1◇NB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heatstrokes 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.
