Scandinavia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARI 8418
- Format
- 7", Single
Thomas LeerHeartbeat
Vinyl pressings
Heartbeat
by Thomas Leer · 1984
11 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Heartbeat was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Heartbeat
1 pressing came out in 1984, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 8418First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 107 3437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 601 69112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Greece | Arista 062-VG 3009Z / Arista VG 3009-Z12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Arista ARS 371287" | 7" |
| 1985 | UK | Arista LEER 22212" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Arista LEER 27", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Arista LERSD212", Shape, Single | 12", Shape, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Arista LEER 12212" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Arista LEER 12212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Arista LEER 22212", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHeartbeat
- BControl Yourself
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heartbeat are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Heartbeat are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Heartbeat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Scandinavia. One of them is Arista ARI 8418.
How do I tell if my copy of Heartbeat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARI 8418) 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 Heartbeat 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.