UK
September 1, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Talkin' Loud TLXX 25
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Roni Size / ReprazentHeroes
Vinyl pressings
Heroes
by Roni Size / Reprazent · 1997
11 pressings4 countriesHouseDrum n BassElectronic
Heroes was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Heroes
11 pressings came out in 1997, 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 574 847-1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Talkin' Loud 574 849-1Talkin' Loud TLXX 25
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TLXX 25 A1 MPO T2TRunout side A
TLXX 25 B1 MPORunout side B
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Talkin' Loud TLKOV
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Talkin' Loud TLKOW
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Talkin' Loud TLKOU
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TLKOU A1Runout [Hand Etched] Side A
TLKOU B1Runout [Hand Etched] Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Europe | Talkin' Loud TLX 25First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Italy | Zac Records ZAC 231First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLKOVFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLKOWFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Mercury 574 847-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLKOUFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Talkin' Loud 574 849-1 / Talkin' Loud TLXX 25First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLKOVFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1997 | UK & Europe | Talkin' Loud TLXX 25First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLXX 25First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK & Europe | Talkin' Loud TLX 25 / Mercury 574 847-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Heroes (Roni Size Live Mix)4:42
- A2Heroes (Kitachi Remix)5:01
- B1Electricks6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heroes are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Heroes are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Heroes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, UK & Europe, Europe, Italy. One of them is Talkin' Loud TLXX 25, released September 1, 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of Heroes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TLXX 25, 574 847-1, 574 849-1, TLKOV) 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 Heroes 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.
