US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VV-1473
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
A&M VV 01473A RE2 C1 G1 (A) SterlingEtched Side A
A&M-VV-01473B (RE1)-C7 G1 (T)Etched Side B
Vinyl pressings
Heartbeat
by Seduction · 1989
20 pressings7 countriesContemporary R&BHip-HouseElectronicHip Hop
Heartbeat was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Heartbeat
2 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records 75021 1473 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A&MVV 01473 A REZ C2 G1 (A) A4Runout, Side A, Etched
A&M VV 01473 B REZ C2 G1 (A) A4Runout, Side B, Etched
D STERLINGRunout, Side A&B, Stamped
01473-ALabel Side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Vendetta Records VV-1473First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1989 | US | Vendetta Records 75021 1473 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Canada | Vendetta Records VE 703412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Ecuador | A&M Records 88000-812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | A&M Records 390 502-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | A&M Records 390 502-7 / Vendetta Records 390 502-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | A&M Records 390502 77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | UK | Breakout USAT 68512" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Breakout USATDJ 68512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records USAP 685 / Breakout USAP 6857", Picture Disc, Single, 45 RPM · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Single, 45 RPM · Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records USAS 6857", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | US | Vendetta Records VE-703412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Vendetta Records VE-703412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Vendetta Records12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | US | Vendetta Records VE-703412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Vendetta Records VE-703412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | US | Vendetta Records VE-703412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | A&M Records 390502-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Heartbeat (Clivilles & Cole Club Mix)7:24
- A2Heartbeat (Clivilles & Cole Dub Mix)4:40
- B1Free Your Body (It's Time To Get Hip House)8:09
- B2Heartbeat (A Capella)4:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heartbeat are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Heartbeat are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Heartbeat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US. One of them is Vendetta Records VV-1473.
How do I tell if my copy of Heartbeat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VV-1473, 75021 1473 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M VV 01473A RE2 C1 G1 (A) Sterling and A&M-VV-01473B (RE1)-C7 G1 (T). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heartbeat 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.
