UK
July 1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic TRUTH T 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TRUTH T 2 A2 A 1 T A 6̶9̶8̶3̶ A1 timtomRunout side A
TRUTHT · 2 TA 6̶9̶8̶3̶ B2 PER ADUA AD ASTRA ARunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Heartland
by The The · 1986
23 pressings8 countriesAlternative RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Heartland 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 Heartland
20 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 8 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
August 1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic TRUTH Q 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TRUTH-Q-2-A1Side A runout - machine stamped
timtom A1Side A runout - handwritten
TRUTH-Q-2-B1Side B runout - machine stamped
H B1Side B runout - handwritten
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic TRUTH 2Some Bizzare TRUTH 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRUTH -.2. A1 3 A 6̶9̶8̶3̶ A1 timtom ΛRun-out, side A, etched/stamped
TRUTH 2 B1 7 A 6̶9̶8̶3̶ B1 B TYRun-out, side B, etched/stamped
TRUTH 2 A*Label Side A
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic TRUTH D2Epic TRUTH T 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
TRUTH T2.A1̶ 3 ∴Side A runout, etched / stamped
TRUTH. T2. B2̶ 3 D ∴Side B runout, etched / stamped
TRUTH-D·2.A1 ∴Side C runout, etched / stamped
TRUTH·D·2.B1Side D runout, etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 6983
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
TA 6983 A1 TimTom ∴A side
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic TRUTH 2Some Bizzare TRUTH 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Matte Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
TRUTH 2 A2 A̷.̷6̷9̷8̷3̷ A2 Λ TimTomRunout side A
TRUTH - 2 B1 A 6̷9̷8̷3 B1 Λ TYRunout side B
TRUTH 2 A*Label side A and B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 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 | Australia | Epic ES 1152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.6983 / Epic A 12.6983First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPCA 6983First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Epic EPC A 6983First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Epic EPC A 6983First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Epic EPC A 12.6983 / Some Bizzare EPC A 12.6983First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Epic EPC A 6983First year7", Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Epic TRUTH 2 / Some Bizzare TRUTH 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Epic TRUTH D2 / Epic TRUTH T 2First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | UK | Epic TRUTH 2 / Some Bizzare TRUTH 2First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Epic TA 6983First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | Epic TRUTH 2 / Some Bizzare TRUTH 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Epic ES7 02718First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Epic ES7 02718First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Epic EAS 02690First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Epic ES 1218812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHeartland5:02
- B1Flesh & Bones4:00
- B2Born In The New S.A.1:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heartland are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Heartland are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Heartland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Epic TRUTH T 2, released July 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Heartland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRUTH T 2, TRUTH Q 2, TRUTH 2, TRUTH D2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRUTH T 2 A2 A 1 T A 6̶9̶8̶3̶ A1 timtom and TRUTHT · 2 TA 6̶9̶8̶3̶ B2 PER ADUA AD ASTRA A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heartland 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.
