France
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 2C008-86391
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Marty BalinHearts
Vinyl pressings
Hearts
by Marty Balin · 1981
35 pressings20 countriesSoft RockPop RockClassic RockRock
Hearts was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Hearts
33 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 20 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2C008-86.391
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 2C008-86391EMI America 2C008-86.391
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
86391 A 21 M3 336831Runout side A
86391 B 21 M3 336832Runout side B
C008 - 86.391 ALabel side A
C008 - 86.391 BLabel side B
Country unknown
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 8084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EA 126
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EA 126 A-1Side A, machine stamped
EA 126 B-1Side B, machine stamped
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 8084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STERLING 8084-S-45-500529-A Z5 —◁A-Side Runout Etching
STERLING 8084-S45-500621-Z5 —◁B-Side Runout Etching
500529AA-Side Label
500621B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Unknown | EMI America 8084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Australia | EMI America AMI 533First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Bolivia | EMI International BO - 1359 / EMI International BO-1359First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Brazil | EMI America 31C 006 86391First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | EMI America 8084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ecuador | EMI America 109-0055First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1981 | Ecuador | EMI America 109-0055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Europe | EMI America 1A 006-86391First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | EMI America 2C008-86391First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | EMI 2C008-86.391First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | EMI America 2C008-86391 / EMI America 2C008-86.391First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Guatemala | EMI America 8084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | EMI America 3C 006-86391First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | EMI America 8595First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | EMI America F 8084First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | EMI America EYS-171517", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHearts3:54
- BFreeway3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hearts are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Hearts are listed here, from 20 countries.
When was Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is EMI America 2C008-86391.
How do I tell if my copy of Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2C008-86391, 2C008-86.391, 8084, EA 126) 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 Hearts 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.
