UK
June 3, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista HEYSD 8
- Format
- 5", Shape, Picture Disc
Nick HeywardLaura
Vinyl pressings
Laura
by Nick Heyward · 1985
14 pressings6 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronic
Laura was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Laura
14 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista HEY 128
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HEY128A//1 ▽420 R 1 1 1 0Runout side A
HEY128B//1 ▽420 R 1 1 1Runout side B
HEY 128-ALabel side A
HEY 128-BLabel side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista HEY 128
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HEY128A//1∇420R 1 1 3Run-out Side A, variant 1
HEY128B//1∇420R 1 1 1Run-out Side B, variant 1
FSHEY 128 A//1 ∇420 R 1 1 2Run-out Side C, variant 1
FSHEY 128 B//1 ∇420 R 1 1 2Run-out Side D, variant 1
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista HEY 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
HEY 8 A//1▽420 R 11 3Stamped Runout, Side A
HEY 8 B//1▽420 R 11 4Stamped Runout, Side B
ARUNHand Etched Runout, Side A
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista HEY 8Arista FSHEY 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
HEY 8 A // 1 ∇ 420 R ARUNStamp/etching, side A
HEY 8 B // 1 ∇ 420 RStamped, side B
FSHEY 8 A // 1 ∇ 420 RStamped, side C
FSHEY 8 B // 1 ∇ 420 RStamped, side D
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista HEY 128
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Advance
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Arista K-9773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Arista 601 902First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Arista 107513First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Arista HEY 8First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | Arista HEY 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Arista ARS 37132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Arista ARS 2203First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Arista HEY 128First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Arista HEY 128First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Arista HEY 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Arista HEY 8 / Arista FSHEY 8First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Arista HEY 128First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Arista HEY 128First year12", 45 RPM, Advance | 12", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1985 | UK | Arista HEYSD 8First year5", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 5", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- ALaura (12" Version)4:40
- BOver The Weekend (And Into The Cornfield Part Two)5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Laura are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Laura are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Laura first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, France, Ireland and more. One of them is Arista HEYSD 8, released June 3, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Laura is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HEYSD 8, HEY 128, HEY 8, K-9773) 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 Laura 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.
