UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1370 A1Side AA runout etched
TMG 1370 B1Side A runout etched
Sam HarrisHearts On Fire / Over The Rainbow
Vinyl pressings
Hearts On Fire / Over The Rainbow
by Sam Harris · 1984
10 pressings4 countriesHi NRGElectronic
Hearts On Fire / Over The Rainbow was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Hearts On Fire / Over The Rainbow
8 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1370
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMGT-1370-A1 PenthouseSide A runout
TMGT-1370-B1 PenthouseSide B runout
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1370
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1370
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Generic Label Sleeve
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1370 A1 2 3 Penthouse ARunout side A
TMG 1370 B1 ARunout side AA
SIDE A1Label side A
SIDE A2Label side AA
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1771MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Greece | Motown 6501 / Motown MOTOWN 6501First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMG 1370First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 1370First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 1370First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 1370First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMG 1370First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1771MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1771MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | France | Motown ZC 6158612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Motown ZB 615877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHearts On Fire (Dance Mix)6:40
- B1Over The Rainbow3:01
- B2Hearts On Fire (Psycho Mix)5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hearts On Fire / Over The Rainbow are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hearts On Fire / Over The Rainbow are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Hearts On Fire / Over The Rainbow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Greece. One of them is Motown TMG 1370.
How do I tell if my copy of Hearts On Fire / Over The Rainbow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMG 1370, TMGT 1370, 1771MF, 6501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMG 1370 A1 and TMG 1370 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hearts On Fire / Over The Rainbow 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.
