Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECR-20543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
TavaresStraight From The Heart
Vinyl pressings
Straight From The Heart
by Tavares · 1978
15 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Straight From The Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Straight From The Heart
1 pressing came out in 1978, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20543First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Argentina | Capitol Records 310397", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31c 052 85868z12", Single, Stereo | 12", Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 858257", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records SPRO-908712", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records 47037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records PRO-90757", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-858847", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Spain | Capitol Records 10 C 006-0858847", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16081 / Tower CL 160817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16081 / Tower CL 160817", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-908712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records 47037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records P-47037", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records 47037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AStraight From The Heart3:42
- BLet Me Heal The Bruises4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Straight From The Heart are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Straight From The Heart are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Straight From The Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Japan. One of them is Capitol Records ECR-20543.
How do I tell if my copy of Straight From The Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ECR-20543) 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 Straight From 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.
