Poland
1980- Label and catalog number
- Pronit SLP 4010
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
SLP 4010 A 2 KRunout Side A
SLP 4010 B-2 KRunout Side B
SLP 4010 A KRunout Side A, variant 2
SLP 4010 B KRunout Side B, variant 2
Porter BandHelicopters
Vinyl pressings
Helicopters
by Porter Band · 1980
10 pressings2 countriesAlternative RockRock
Helicopters was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Helicopters
5 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Poland
1980- Label and catalog number
- Pronit SLP 4010
- Format
- LP, Album · Cream Labels
- Runout / matrix
SLP 4010 A KRunout Side A
SLP 4010 B KRunout Side B
Poland
1980- Label and catalog number
- Pronit SLP 4010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Poland
1980- Label and catalog number
- Pronit SLP 4010
- Format
- LP, Album · Cream Label
- Runout / matrix
SLP 4010 A KRunout Side A, Stamped
SLP 4010 B-4 KRunout Side B, Stamped
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1980- Label and catalog number
- Pronit SLP 4010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Export Edition
- Runout / matrix
SLP 4010-A KRunout side A; variant 1
SLP 4010-B KRunout side B; variant 1
SLP 4010 A-2Runout side A; variant 2
SLP 4010 B KRunout side B; variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Pronit SLP 4010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Poland | Pronit SLP 4010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Poland | Pronit SLP 4010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Poland | Pronit SLP 4010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Poland | Pronit SLP 4010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Poland | Pronit SLP 4010LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1981 | Poland | Pronit SLP 4010LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Poland | GAD Records GAD LP 108LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2026 | Poland | GAD Records GAD LP 108 / GAD Records GAD LP 108 KLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Poland | GAD Records GAD LP 108LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Ain't Got My Music3:34
- A2Northern Winds4:22
- A3Helicopters4:02
- A4Garage3:04
- A5Refill3:19
- B1Life5:40
- B2I'm Just A Singer3:32
- B3Crazy, Crazy, Crazy4:40
- B4Newyorkicity4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Helicopters are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Helicopters are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1980 and 2026.
When was Helicopters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Poland, German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is Pronit SLP 4010.
How do I tell if my copy of Helicopters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 4010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP 4010 A 2 K and SLP 4010 B-2 K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Helicopters 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.