US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Solar 0-66851
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-66851-A-SPA Side Label
ST-ED-66851-B-SPB Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Headlines
by Midnight Star · 1986
28 pressings8 countriesElectroFunkDiscoElectronic
Headlines was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Headlines
25 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Solar 7-69547
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Allied Pressing
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Solar 0-66851
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-66851-A-ARA Side Label
ST-ED-66851-B-ARB Side Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Solar 7-69547
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Solar ED 5137
- Format
- Promo, 12"
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Solar 7-69547
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Unknown | Solar TSR 310203First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Belgium | Solar SOLD 127822First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Belgium | Solar SOLS 7822First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | France | Solar 312056 / Vogue 312056First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Solar INT 990.025 / TSR TSR 310203First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | MCA Records MCA 1065First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Solar VIPX-1845 / Solar SOL-1845First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Sweden | Alpha Records Onesin 037First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1065First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1065First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1065First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1065 DLFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1065First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1065First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Solar TSR 320203 / TSR TSR 32020312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Headlines (Vocal)4:19
- A2Headlines (Vocal/Extended Mix)7:49
- BHeadlines (Instrumental Dub Mix)11:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Headlines are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Headlines are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Headlines first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Germany, France and more. One of them is Solar 0-66851.
How do I tell if my copy of Headlines is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-66851, 7-69547, ED 5137, TSR 310203) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-ED-66851-A-SP and ST-ED-66851-B-SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Headlines 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.
