Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 880 308-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Thief Of Hearts
by Melissa Manchester · 1984
25 pressings11 countriesDiscoThemeElectronicStage & Screen
Thief Of Hearts was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Thief Of Hearts
21 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 880 308-1 QCasablanca 880 308-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
880 308-1 1 Y 320 A 1Runout side A
880 308-1 2 Y 320 B 1Runout side B
AA 880 308-1.1 YLabel side A
AA 880 308-1.2 YLabel side B
Country unknown
1984- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca PRO 323 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 880 308-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
84 CS 761A side matrix
84 CS 760B side matrix
880-308-1-84-CS-761-ALD [Allied Record logo] B-20459-ALD SLM Δ 8511 1-1 STERLING ⚾A side runout
880-308-1-84-CS-760-ALD [Allied Record logo] B-20460-ALD SLM Δ 8512 1-1 STERLING ⚾B side runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 880-308-1Q
- Format
- 12"
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 880 308-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Unknown | Casablanca PRO 323 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Casablanca 880 308-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Casablanca 880 308-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ecuador | Casablanca 45-28564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Casablanca 880 308-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Casablanca 880 308-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Casablanca 880 308-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Casablanca 880 308-1 Q / Casablanca 880 308-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Casablanca SN/477First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Casablanca S/N-504First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Casablanca 880-308-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Casablanca 880 308-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Casablanca 880 308-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Casablanca 880 308-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Casablanca 880 308-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThief Of Hearts3:39
- BThief Of Hearts (Instrumental)3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thief Of Hearts are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Thief Of Hearts are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Thief Of Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, US, Australia, Ecuador and more. One of them is Casablanca 880 308-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Thief Of Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 880 308-7, 880 308-1 Q, PRO 323 1, 880 308-1) 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 Thief Of 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.
