New Zealand
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5597
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Radio Head / Hey Now
by Talking Heads · 1986
22 pressings12 countriesAlternative RockPop RockRock
Radio Head / Hey Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Radio Head / Hey Now
1 pressing came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 5597First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Argentina | EMI 6175LP, Maxi-Single | LP, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Australia | EMI EMI 19517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI ED 26712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Sire 92 0732012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-20 1789 7 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-20 1789 77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI 1C K 060 20 1790 6 / EMI K 060 20 1790 612", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | EMI 201790612" | 12" |
| 1987 | France | EMI 201790612", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | France | EMI 2017897 / Pathé 20178977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ireland | EMI EM 17", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 20178977", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | EMI 052-201790612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | EMI 006-20 1789 77", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | EMI 006-20 1789 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARadio Head (Extended Remix)4:30
- B1Hey Now (Movie Version)4:41
- B2Radio Head (LP Version)3:30
- B3Hey Now (Milwaukee Mix)7:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Radio Head / Hey Now are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Radio Head / Hey Now are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Radio Head / Hey Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in New Zealand. One of them is EMI EMI 5597.
How do I tell if my copy of Radio Head / Hey Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 5597) 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 Radio Head / Hey Now 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.
