Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 41-12
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Heart And Soul
by T'Pau · 1987
41 pressings15 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Heart And Soul 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 Heart And Soul
37 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN--41Virgin SRN--41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · SAMPLE RECORDING
UK
July 1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 41-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRN 4112 A - 5U - 1 - I · IRunout, side A
SRN 4112 B - 3U - 1 - IRunout, side B
UK
July 1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 41-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRN 4112 A - 5U - 1 - I · IRunout Side A
SRN 4112 B - 3U - 1 - IRunout Side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRN 41 A-5U-1-3- M14Stamped runout, side A variant 1
SRN 41 B-1U-2-3 DB. TAPE ONEStamped/etched runout, side B variant 1
SRN 41 A-5U-1-2-5Stamped runout, side A variant 2
SRN 41 B-1U-2-x1 DB. TAPE ONEStamped/etched runout, side B variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 41-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRN 4112 A - 5 U - 1 - 1Side A Stamped
SRN 4112 B - 3U - 1 - 1Side B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Siren SRN 41 / Virgin SRN 41First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Australasia | Siren SIREN 4112First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Siren SRN 41-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Australia | Siren SRN--41 / Virgin SRN--41First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Siren VSX 1375 / Virgin VSX1375First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Siren VS 1375 / Virgin VS1375First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin VS1375 / Siren VS1375First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | RCA 7055048First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ecuador | RCA 123-1180First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 609 187 / Virgin 609 187-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 109 187 / Siren 109 187First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 609 187-213First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | France | Siren 80318 / Virgin 80318First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 90339First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ireland | Siren SRN 41First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Unknown | RP Media Ltd -12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Virgin SRN 417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Virgin Records America, Inc. 0-9677912", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AHeart And Soul
- B1On The Wing
- B2Taking Time Out
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heart And Soul are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Heart And Soul are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1987 and 1997.
When was Heart And Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Australia, UK, US, Australasia and more. One of them is Siren SRN 41-12.
How do I tell if my copy of Heart And Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRN 41-12, SRN--41, SRN 41, 0-96779) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heart And Soul 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.
