UK
June 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury IDEA 1010
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IDEA-1010-A₂ LYN- 15943-1M ·Z·Side A, etched
IDEA-1010-B₁ LYN - 15944-2M ·Z·Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Head Over Heels
by Tears For Fears · 1985
51 pressings18 countriesPop RockSynth-popPop
Head Over Heels was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Head Over Heels
44 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 17 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.
UK
June 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury IDEP 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Poster Bag
- Runout / matrix
IDEA10A // 1▽420R 1 1 ARUN 3 5Variant 1, side A runout
IDEA10B // 2▽420R 1 1 1 4Variant 1, side B runout
IDEA10A//2▽420R 13 ARUN 18Variant 2, side A runout
IDEA10B//1▽420R 1 1 1 1Variant 2, side B runout
UK
June 14, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury IDEA 10Mercury 880 899-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
IDEA10 A // 1▽ 420 R ARUNSide A run-out area, variant 1
IDEA10 B // 2 ▽ 420 RSide B run-out area, variant 1
IDEA10 A // 1▽ 420 R ARUNSide A run-out area, variant 2
IDEA10 B // 1 ▽ 420 RSide B run-out area, variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury IDPIC 10
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc, Shape, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IDPIC+10+A ORLAKESide A, etched
IDPIC+10+B ORLAKESide B, etched
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury IDEA 1012
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IDEA1012 A // 2 ∇ 420 R 1 1 2 ARUNRun-out Side A
IDEA1012 B // 2 ∇ 420 R 1 1 1Run-out Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury IDEA 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
ARUN MPO IDEA 10 A8Side A runout, etched variant 1
MPO IDEA 10 B8Side B runout, etched variant 1
ARUN MPO IDEA 10 A7Side A runout, etched variant 2
MPO IDEA 10 B7Side B runout, etched variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s49 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Mercury 880 899-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2357First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2357First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Canada | Vertigo DJV 164First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo, Sampler · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo, Sampler · Promo |
| 1985 | France | Mercury 880 899-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Mercury 880 899-77", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany | Mercury 880 899-1 / Mercury 880 899-1 QFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Guatemala | Mercury 880 899-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Mercury IDEA 10 / Mercury 880 899-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | Mercury IDEA 10 / Mercury 880 899-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Mexico | Mercury MIX 3081First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Mercury 880 899-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Mercury 880 899-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Mercury 880 899-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Peru | Mercury F-MER 8808997.6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Virgin EMI Records VSTX 216312", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2018 | Europe | Virgin EMI Records VST216312", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AHead Over Heels (Remix)
- BWhen In Love With A Blind Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Head Over Heels are there?
51 vinyl pressings of Head Over Heels are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1985 and 2018.
When was Head Over Heels first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Mercury IDEA 1010, released June 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Head Over Heels is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IDEA 1010, IDEP 10, IDEA 10, IDPIC 10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IDEA-1010-A₂ LYN- 15943-1M ·Z· and IDEA-1010-B₁ LYN - 15944-2M ·Z·. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Head Over Heels 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.
