US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15498
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
V-1-15498-Z1 1-1 DMS Hᴇʀbɪᴇ Jʀ :v) SRCA-Side Runout Etching [SRC Stamp]
V-2-15498-Z1 1-1 DMS Hᴇʀbɪᴇ Jʀ :v) SRCB-Side Runout Etching [SRC Stamp]
The Cover GirlsMy Heart Skips A Beat
Vinyl pressings
My Heart Skips A Beat
by The Cover Girls · 1989
13 pressings7 countriesFreestyleHouseElectronicFunk / Soul
My Heart Skips A Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 My Heart Skips A Beat
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15498
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7PRO-79705
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 554
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 CL 554 A - 1 - 1 - DRunout Stamped Side A
12 CL 554 B - 1 - 1 - DRunout Stamped Side B
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP 2320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon 120·07·332
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 2320First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Bellaphon 120·07·332First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·07·508First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Japan | Victor VIL-1044First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Philippines | Capitol Records EP-CAP-5011 / Capitol Records V-15498First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-784 / Capitol Records 7PRO-79705First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 554First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records V-15498First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records V-15498First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO-79705First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SPRO 4237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Victor SLP-2112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| ? | Japan | Victor SEP-547", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMy Heart Skips A Beat (7" Radio Edit)4:17
- BMy Heart Skips A Beat (7" Radio Edit)4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Heart Skips A Beat are there?
13 vinyl pressings of My Heart Skips A Beat are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was My Heart Skips A Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records V-15498.
How do I tell if my copy of My Heart Skips A Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-15498, 7PRO-79705, 12CL 554, CP 2320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-1-15498-Z1 1-1 DMS Hᴇʀbɪᴇ Jʀ :v) SRC and V-2-15498-Z1 1-1 DMS Hᴇʀbɪᴇ Jʀ :v) SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Heart Skips A Beat 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.
