UK
November 5, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2650Virgin V2650
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V 2650 A-1U-1-2 DSide A stamped runout
V 2650 B-1U-1-1- DSide B stamped runout
Vinyl pressings
Refugees Of The Heart
by Steve Winwood · 1990
22 pressings17 countriesPop RockRockPop
Refugees Of The Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Refugees Of The Heart
17 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 15 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 91405-1Virgin 1-91405
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-VR-908035A DMM 2-1 STERLING-1Side 1 etched
ST-VR-908036A DMM STERLING-1 SP1-Side 2 etched
Europe
November 5, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2650Virgin 211 032
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
010 DM 211032 A-2 CRunout, stamped, side A, variant 1
010 DM 211032 B-1 CRunout, stamped, side B, variant 1
010 DM 211032 A-2 C IIRunout, stamped, side A, variant 2, etched: II
010 DM 211032 B-1Runout, stamped, side B, variant 2
Argentina
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 50023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
50023-A- V-2650Side 1 Etched
50023 B V-2651Side 2 Etched
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2650
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2650BVirgin V 2650
- Format
- LP, All Media, Compilation, Limited Edition
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | Virgin 50023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin V 2650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin V 2650B / Virgin V 2650First yearLP, All Media, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, All Media, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | Brazil | EMI 068 427118 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Colombia | EMI 11001346First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin V 2650 / Virgin 211 032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Greece | Virgin VG 50528First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Virgin V 2650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Mexico | Virgin 119-427118-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Portugal | Virgin 605575 / Edisom 605575First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | South Africa | Virgin VNC 5189First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Virgin (LL) 211032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Virgin V1-91405LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1990 | US | Virgin 91405-1 / Virgin 1-91405First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Virgin 91405-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Virgin 5723720LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1You'll Keep On Searching6:15
- A2Every Day (Oh Lord)5:44
- A3One And Only Man4:56
- A4I Will Be Here5:50
- B1Another Deal Goes Down4:55
- B2Running On4:15
- B3Come Out And Dance5:30
- B4In The Light Of Day9:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Refugees Of The Heart are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Refugees Of The Heart are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1990 and 2017.
When was Refugees Of The Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Europe, Argentina and more. One of them is Virgin V 2650, released November 5, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Refugees Of The Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2650, 91405-1, 50023, V 2650B) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2650 A-1U-1-2 D and V 2650 B-1U-1-1- D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Refugees Of The 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.
