Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 12-3860
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NL 11-3860-3A-1 Arunout, side A
NL 11-3860-2B-1 Arunout, side B
Stanley Clarke/George DukeHeroes
Vinyl pressings
Heroes
by Stanley Clarke/George Duke · 1983
20 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Heroes was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Heroes
20 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 3860Epic A - 3860
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NL 01-3860-1A-1Runout (etched) side A, variant 1
NL 01-3860-1B-1Runout (etched) side B, variant 1
NL 01-3860-1A-1 ARunout side A, variant 2
NL 01-3860-1B-1 ARunout side B, variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 3860
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic A3860
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A 3860 A1A-side runout, etched
A 3860 B1B-side runout, etched
⋀A&B-side runouts, stamped
A3860 A*A-side label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-04156
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
P XSS 169460-1ARunout Side A
P XSS 169461-1ARunout Side B
XSS 169460Printed On Label Side A
XSS 169461Printed On Label Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04155
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 169458Label Side A
ZSS 169459Label Side B
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.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 919First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 12083First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | Epic 12EXP 4156First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12-3860First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic EPCA 3860 / Epic A - 3860First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Epic EPC A 3860 / Epic A-3860First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 07-5P-247First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Epic 12-3860First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Epic EN 5551First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic A- 12-3860First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic EPC A-3860First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic EPC A 3860First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic EPC A 3860First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Epic TA 3860First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Epic A3860First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHeroes5:28
- BHeroes (Instrumental)5:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heroes are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Heroes are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Heroes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 12-3860.
How do I tell if my copy of Heroes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 12-3860, EPCA 3860, TA 3860, A3860) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NL 11-3860-3A-1 A and NL 11-3860-2B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heroes 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.
