US
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SW-17046
- Format
- LP, Album
The FoolsHeavy Mental
Vinyl pressings
Heavy Mental
by The Fools · 1981
12 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Heavy Mental was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Heavy Mental
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SW-17046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-17046-P-13 [circled X] · ─◁Runout side A
SW-1-17046Label side A
SW-2-17046Label side B
SW-2-17046-P-13 [circled X] · ─◁ △
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SW-17046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW 17046-A TLC-A ◎Runout side A
SW•17046•B• TLC-T nc ◎Runout side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 2C 068-86325
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M6 335338 2 RL 86325 A 21Side A
M6 335339 2 RL 86325 B 21Side B
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 1C 064-86325
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
86325-A1Side A
86325-B1Side B
India
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SW-17046EMI America SW. 17046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
30 267 SW 17046A•1 12Side A runout
30 268 SW 17046B•1 10 ISide B runout
SW. 17046 A (30-267)Side A label
SW. 17046 B (30-268)Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | EMI America 8964First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Canada | EMI America SW-17046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | EMI America 2C 068-86325First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | EMI America 1C 064-86325First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | India | EMI America SW-17046 / EMI America SW. 17046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | EMI America 1A062-86325First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Portugal | EMI America 11C 076-86469First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | EMI America SW(L)17046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | EMI America 1C 066-086325First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Spain | EMI America 10C 066-086325 (SW-17046)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | EMI America SW-17046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | EMI America SW-17046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mind Control3:57
- A2Dressed In White3:29
- A3Around The Block3:38
- A4Local Talent3:47
- A5Lost Number3:31
- B1What I Tell Myself4:18
- B2Last Cadillac On Earth3:32
- B3Coming Home With Me3:36
- B4Running Scared2:28
- B5Tell Me You Love Me3:04
- B6Alibi3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heavy Mental are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Heavy Mental are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Heavy Mental first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is EMI America SW-17046.
How do I tell if my copy of Heavy Mental is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW-17046, 2C 068-86325, 1C 064-86325, 1A062-86325) 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 Heavy Mental 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.
