Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ready Records SRB 020
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRB 020 A McClearSide A runout
SRB 020 B McClear QuSide B runout
SpoonsNova Heart
Vinyl pressings
Nova Heart
by Spoons · 1982
21 pressings9 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicPop
Nova Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Nova Heart
16 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ready Records SR 201X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ready Records SRB 020
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRB 020 A McClear [scribble]Side A
SRB 020 B Qu McClear [scribble]Side B
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ready Records SRB 020
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRB 020 A PMCLSide A runout
SRB 020 B PMCL QuSide B runout
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ready Records SRB 020
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMSX 8260
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | A&M Records K-8959First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Canada | Ready Records SRB 020First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Ready Records SR 201XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Ready Records SRB 020First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Ready Records SRB 020First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Ready Records SRB 020First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1982 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 12.9246 / A&M Records AMS 12-9246First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | A&M Records AMS 9246First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 9246-1First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 8959First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Spain | Ready Records AMS 9246 / A&M Records AMS 9246First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMSX 8260First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 8260First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 8260First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-12050 / Ready Records SP-12050First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Unknown | Release Records REL023R12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2004 | Canada | Release Records REL 02312", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | Canada | Release Records REL 023R12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | Canada | Release Records rel02312", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | UK | Release Records rel023r12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANova Heart6:42
- BSymmetry6:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nova Heart are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Nova Heart are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 2004.
When was Nova Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Ready Records SRB 020.
How do I tell if my copy of Nova Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRB 020, SR 201X, AMSX 8260, AMS 8260) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRB 020 A McClear and SRB 020 B McClear Qu. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nova 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.