US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04693
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 173085Label Side A
ZSS 173086Label Side B
Steve PerryFoolish Heart
Vinyl pressings
Foolish Heart
by Steve Perry · 1984
11 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Foolish Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Foolish Heart
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04693
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-173085-1B [MASTERDISK] A PA Side, runout, etched / except A & [stamped]
ZSS-173086-1A [MASTERDISK] B PB Side, runout, etched / except [stamped]
ZSS 173085A Side, label
ZSS 173086B Side, label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04693
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 173085Label both sides
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 3263
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04693
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 07SP 868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 3263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia 38-04693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | Columbia 07SP 868First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | CBS CS-10057 / CBS 38-04693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 38-04693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 38-04693First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 38-04693First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS A 6017 / CBS CBSA 60177", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | South Africa | CBS SSC 57897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | CBS A 60177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS BA 32637", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFoolish Heart3:37
- BIt's Only Love3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Foolish Heart are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Foolish Heart are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Foolish Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Columbia 38-04693.
How do I tell if my copy of Foolish Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 38-04693, BA 3263, 07SP 868, CS-10057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 173085 and ZSS 173086. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Foolish 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.
