US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-87084)Side A [Label]
(45-87082)◈Side B [Label]
Red FoleyNever / Hearts Of Stone
Vinyl pressings
Never / Hearts Of Stone
by Red Foley · 1954
10 pressings2 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Never / Hearts Of Stone was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Never / Hearts Of Stone
6 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-87084)Side A [Label]
(45-87082) ✤Side B [Label]
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29375
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 87084 10 3Runout side A, variant 1
45 87082 15 3Runout side B, variant 1
45 87084 9 3Runout side A, variant 2
45 87082 13 3Runout side B, variant 2
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29375
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W80784T5A 1Side A Runout
W80782T2A 1Side B Runout
(87084)Side A Label
(87082)✤Side B Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 87084 6 3A-Side (stamped)
45 87082 11 3B-Side (stamped)
(45-87084)Side A [Label]
(45-87082)◈Side B [Label]
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29375First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29375Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29375First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-293757", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29375First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29375First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29375First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29375Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29375First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.5051Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANever2:15
- BHearts Of Stone2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never / Hearts Of Stone are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Never / Hearts Of Stone are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1954 and 1955.
When was Never / Hearts Of Stone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US. One of them is Decca 9-29375.
How do I tell if my copy of Never / Hearts Of Stone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-29375, 29375) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (45-87084) and (45-87082)◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never / Hearts Of Stone 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.