Vinyl pressings
by U2 · 1983
Two Hearts Beat As One was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
30 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
12 IS 109 A-1U-1-1⇀ TOWN HOUSESide A runout, stamped, variant 1
12 IS 109 B-1U-1-1⇀ TOWN HOUSESide B runout, stamped, variant 1
12 IS 109 A-1U-1-2- TOWN HOUSESide A runout, stamped, variant 2
12 IS 109 B-1U-1-2- TOWN HOUSESide B runout, stamped, variant 2
IS 1092 A-2U-1-3-2 TOWN HOUSESide A runout, variant 1
IS 1091 B-1U-1-3-2 TOWN HOUSESide B runout, variant 1
IS 1092 A-1U-1-3-x1 TOWN HOUSESide C runout, variant 1
IS 1092 B-1U-1-3-3 TOWN HOUSESide D runout, variant 1
IS 109 1 A-2U-1-1-17 TOWN HOUSERunout side A, variant 1
IS 109 1 B-1U-1-3-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
IS 1091 A-2U-1-2-2 TOWN HOUSERunout side A, variant 2
IS 1091 B-1U-1-2-22 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 2
12 IS 109 A-1U-1-2-1 TOWN HOUSERunout Side A, Variant 1
12 IS 109 B-1U-1-1-14 TOWN HOUSERunout Side B, Variant 1
12 IS 109 A-1U-1-2-21 TOWN HOUSERunout Side A, Variant 2
12 IS 109 B-1U-1-1-21 TOWN HOUSERunout Side B, Variant 2
IS 109 1 A-2U-1-1-10 Town HouseRunout side A, variant 1
IS 109 1 B-1U-1-3-0 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
IS 109 1 A-2U-1-3-0 Town HouseRunout side A, variant 2
IS 109 1 B-1U-1-3-5 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 2
IS 109 1 A-2U-1-2-18 TOWN HOUSERunout side A
IS 109 1 B-1U-1-2-17 TOWNHOUSERunout side B
IS 109-1-ALabel side A
IS 109-1-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Island Records K-9098 / Island Records ISD 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Polystar 15S-184 / Island Records 15S-184First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Island Records 600.741First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Island Records X 14032 / Island Records 12IS 109First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Island Records K 9098 / Island Records ISD 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Sweden | Island Records IS 109First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Sweden | Island Records IS 109First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Island Records IS 109First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Island Records 12IS 109First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Island Records IS 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Island Records IS 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Island Records DMD 643First year12", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Island Records 7-99861First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Island Records 7-99861First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Island Records 7-99861First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
31 vinyl pressings of Two Hearts Beat As One are listed here, from 10 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, France, Ireland and more. One of them is Island Records 12 IS 109, released March 1983.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 IS 109, ISD 109, IS 109, 12IS 109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 IS 109 A-1U-1-1⇀ TOWN HOUSE and 12 IS 109 B-1U-1-1⇀ TOWN HOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
