US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 8189
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IF-466 #2Side A runout
IF-375 #1Side B runout
IF-466Side A label
IF-375Side B label
Slim WhitmanRestless Heart / Song Of The Old Water Wheel
Vinyl pressings
Restless Heart / Song Of The Old Water Wheel
by Slim Whitman · 1950
10 pressings5 countriesCountryVocalPopFolk
Restless Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Restless Heart
2 pressings came out in 1950, the album's first year, in 2 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.
New Zealand
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y6532
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSC.282side A label
MSC.283side 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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | New Zealand | Decca Y6532First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Imperial 8189First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Imperial 45-81897", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1953 | US | Imperial 45-81897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Imperial X81897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Imperial 45-81897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | UK | London Records L.1194Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Australia | Decca Y6532Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality 111910", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL.1194Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARestless Heart2:45
- BSong Of The Old Water Wheel3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Restless Heart are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Restless Heart are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1950 and 1954.
When was Restless Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US, New Zealand. One of them is Imperial 8189.
How do I tell if my copy of Restless Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8189, Y6532) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IF-466 #2 and IF-375 #1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Restless 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.
