Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 0032.711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0032 711 S 1 320 A 1Side A
0032 711 S 2 320 A 1Side B
PocoHeart Of The Night / The Last Goodbye
Vinyl pressings
Heart Of The Night / The Last Goodbye
by Poco · 1978
16 pressings5 countriesCountry RockRock
Heart Of The Night / The Last Goodbye was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Of The Night / The Last Goodbye
15 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 509
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 509
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
·MCA· 509·A·1Runout side-A, etched, variant 1
·MCA· 509-B-1Runout side-B, etched, variant 1
MCA 509A 45label side A
MCA 509B 45label side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41023
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC8377Label Side A
MC8378Label Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41023
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41023
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC8377 JVC1 DWL2Runout, Side A, Etched
MC8378 JVC1 0-1 DWLRunout, Side B, Etched
▣-G-▣Runout, Side A&B, Stamped
MC8377Label Side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-41023First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | MCA Records 0032.711First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | MCA Records MCA 509First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | MCA Records MCA 509First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | MCA Records MCA 509First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | MCA Records MCA 509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-41023First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-41023First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-41023First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-41023First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA 41023First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-41023First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-41023First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-41023First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-41023First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MCA 16497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHeart Of The Night4:49
- BThe Last Goodbye5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heart Of The Night / The Last Goodbye are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Heart Of The Night / The Last Goodbye are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Heart Of The Night / The Last Goodbye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, US, Canada. One of them is MCA Records 0032.711.
How do I tell if my copy of Heart Of The Night / The Last Goodbye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0032.711, MCA 509, MCA-41023, MCA 41023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0032 711 S 1 320 A 1 and 0032 711 S 2 320 A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heart Of The Night / The Last Goodbye 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.
