UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 828 131-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8281311 A - 2U - 1 - 1Side A runout
8281311 B - 1U - 1 - 1 TY1Side B runout
Shakespear's SisterSacred Heart
Vinyl pressings
Sacred Heart
by Shakespear's Sister · 1989
13 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 422 828 168-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 828 131-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 828 131-1
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
828 131A1A SnB 230 EL CR
828 131-1B SnB 230 EL CR
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 828 131-1
- Format
- LP, Album · gatefold
- Runout / matrix
828 131-A1A CR SnB 230 ELSide 1 runout
828 131-1B SnB 230 EL CRSide 2 runout
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 828 131-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
828 1311 A-3U-1-1Runout side A, variant 1
828 1311 B-1J-1-1Runout side B, variant 1
828 1311 A-2U-1-1Runout side A, variant 2
828 1311 B-1U-1-1 TY1Runout side B, variant 2
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | FFRR 828 131-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | FFRR 828 131-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1989 | Canada | FFRR 828 131-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 828 131-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 828 131-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 828 131-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | FFRR 828 131-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | FFRR 828 131-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1989 | South Africa | FFRR STARL 5568First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR 828 131-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | FFRR 422 828 168-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Yugoslavia | FFRR 828 131-1 / Jugoton LP·7·1·F 2 02323 3First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | London Records LMS5521318LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Heroine3:46
- A2Run Silent3:41
- A3Dirty Mind4:04
- A4Sacred Heart4:11
- A5Heaven Is In Your Arms4:43
- B1You're History4:28
- B2Break My Heart3:28
- B3Red Rocket4:29
- B4Electric Moon3:29
- B5Primitive Love3:47
- B6Could You Be Loved4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sacred Heart are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Sacred Heart are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 2021.
When was Sacred Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is FFRR 828 131-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Sacred Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 828 131-1, 422 828 168-1, STARL 5568) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8281311 A - 2U - 1 - 1 and 8281311 B - 1U - 1 - 1 TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sacred Heart 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.
