UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R6177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jukebox issue
Vinyl pressings
Heart
by Pet Shop Boys · 1987
52 pressings15 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Heart
1 pressing came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s52 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | Parlophone R6177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Argentina | EMI 606712", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Argentina | EMI 606712", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australasia | Parlophone A. 20737", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | Parlophone A 20737", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | EMI-Manhattan Records E1-7522612", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | EMI-Manhattan Records B-501437", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 006 20 2469 7 / EMI Electrola 006 20 2469 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 006 20 2469 7 / EMI Electrola 006 20 2469 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Parlophone 20246977", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Parlophone 20246977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | EMI 052-202470612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Guatemala | EMI 48137", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 14 202470612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 06 20246977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHeart4:15
- BI Get Excited (You Get Excited Too)4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heart are there?
52 vinyl pressings of Heart are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK. One of them is Parlophone R6177.
How do I tell if my copy of Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R6177) 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 Heart 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.
