UK
May 13, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12 QUEENPD 18
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Picture Disc, Stereo · Clear
- Runout / matrix
12 + QUEEN + PD + 18 + A₂ ORLAKERunout Side A
12 QUEEN PD 18 B ORLAKE⌧Runout Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Headlong
by Queen · 1991
13 pressings4 countriesPop RockArena RockRock
Headlong was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Headlong
12 pressings came out in 1991, 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
May 13, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12 QUEEN 18Parlophone 12QUEEN 18
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 QUEEN 18 A-2-1-DSide A, Variant 1
12 QUEEN 18 B-1U-1-2 DSide B, Variant 1
12 QUEEN 18A-1U-1-2 D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout Side A, Stamped, Etched, Variant 2
12 QUEEN 18 B-1U-1-2 D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout Side A, Stamped, Etched, Variant 2
UK
May 13, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone QUEEN 18
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Injection Label, Large Hole
- Runout / matrix
QUEEN 18 A-2-1- Q2Side 1
QUEEN18 B-1U-1- Q3Side 2
UK
May 13, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone QUEEN 18
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper label
- Runout / matrix
QUEEN18 A-2-1-1Variant 1
QUEEN18 B-1U-1-1Variant 1
QUEEN 18 A-2-1-1 DSide A runout, stamped, variant 2
SRZSide A runout, etched, variant 2
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone QUEEN 18Parlophone 20 4332 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels, Small Hole
- Runout / matrix
QUEEN 18 A-2-1- Q2A
QUEEN 18 B-1U-1- Q3B
UK
May 13, 1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12QUEENDJ 18
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 QUEEN18 APrint on Label: Side A
12 QUEEN18 BPrint on Label: Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | France | Parlophone 2042867 / EMI 2042867First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Parlophone 2042866 / EMI 2042866First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone QUEEN 18 / Parlophone 20 4332 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone 12 QUEENPD 1812", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | Australia | Parlophone 2576-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Parlophone 060-20 4332 6 / EMI 060-20 4332 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Parlophone 016 20 43327 / Parlophone 016-20 43327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone 12 QUEENPD 18First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone 12 QUEEN 18 / Parlophone 12QUEEN 18First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone QUEEN 18First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | EMI 12QUEENDJ 18First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone QUEEN 18First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone 12 QUEENPD 18First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mispress, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mispress, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AHeadlong (Album Version)4:30
- BAll God's People4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Headlong are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Headlong are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Headlong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Australia, Europe, France. One of them is Parlophone 12 QUEENPD 18, released May 13, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Headlong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 QUEENPD 18, 12 QUEEN 18, QUEEN 18, 12QUEENDJ 18) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 + QUEEN + PD + 18 + A₂ ORLAKE and 12 QUEEN PD 18 B ORLAKE⌧. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Headlong 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.
