US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6226ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6226MLAMatrix Side A
6226MLBMatrix Side B
6226-ML-A-15D ZAURunout A, variant 1
6226-ML-B-15D ZAURunout B, variant 1
Vinyl pressings
One Heartbeat
by Smokey Robinson · 1987
21 pressings15 countriesSoulBalladElectronicFunk / Soul
One Heartbeat was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 One Heartbeat
16 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 13 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6226ML
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
004 6226-ML-A-15D ZAU #12Runout side A etched
004 6226-ML-B-15D ZAU #12Runout side B etched
004 6226-ML-A-15C ZAU #12Side A etched
004 6226-ML-B-15A ZAU #12Side B etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6226ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6226-ML-A-15C ZAUSide One Label
6226-ML-B-15C ZAUSide Two Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6226ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6226-ML-A-15D ZAUSide One Label
6226-ML-B-15D ZAUSide Two Label
Argentina
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown TLP-90044
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6226-ML/ASide A
6226-ML/BSide B
Australia & New Zealand
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6226ML
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6226ML ASide A runout
6226ML BSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | Motown TLP-90044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown 6226MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Motown 130.8020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Motown MOT 6226First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Motown MOT-6226LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Europe | Motown ZL72580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Motown 45047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | Motown RMTL-8045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Mexico | Motown MOW*85LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Philippines | Motown MLP-2852 / Motown 6226MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5523 / Motown 6226 MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | South Korea | Motown SMPR-015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Motown SPL1 60271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Motown 6226MLLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | US | Motown 6226MLFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Just To See Her4:05
- A2One Heartbeat4:00
- A3It's Time To Stop Shoppin' Around4:04
- A4Why Do Happy Memories Hurt So Bad4:04
- A5You Don't Know What It's Like3:50
- B1What's Too Much4:20
- B2Love Brought Us Here Tonight3:56
- B3Love Don't Give No Reason4:23
- B4Keep Me3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Heartbeat are there?
21 vinyl pressings of One Heartbeat are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was One Heartbeat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Argentina, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil and more. One of them is Motown 6226ML.
How do I tell if my copy of One Heartbeat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6226ML, TLP-90044, 130.8020, MOT 6226) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6226MLA and 6226MLB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is One 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.
