UK
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Fontana WAS 812Fontana 875 977-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WAS 812 A•1U•1•1 POUNDA COPYMASTERSRunout side A
WAS 812 B•1U•1•1Runout side B
Was (Not Was)How The Heart Behaves
Vinyl pressings
How The Heart Behaves
by Was (Not Was) · 1990
14 pressings5 countriesFuture JazzElectronic
How The Heart Behaves was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 How The Heart Behaves
11 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Fontana WAS 8Fontana 875 976-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
WAS 8 A-1U-1-1 [Stamped] POUNDA COPYMASTES [Etched]Runout side A
WAS 8 B-1U-1-1Runout, stamped, side B
UK
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Fontana WAS 8Fontana 875 976-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Fontana WASR 812Fontana 878 101-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WASR 812 A-1U-1-1Runout side A
WASR 812 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Fontana WASRDJ 812
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WASR 812 A-1U-1-1Runout side A
WASR 812 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Fontana WASDJ 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
WAS DJ 8 A-1U-1-1A side
WAS DJ 8 B-1U-1-1B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Canada | Fontana SPP 1016First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | Fontana 875 976-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Fontana 875 977-1 / Fontana WAS 812First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Fontana WASR 812 / Fontana 878 101-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Fontana WASRDJ 812First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Fontana WASDJ 8First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Chrysalis V 23641First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Chrysalis V-2364112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | US | Chrysalis SPRO 23641First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Fontana WAS 812 / Fontana 875 977-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Fontana WAS 8 / Fontana 875 976-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Fontana WAS 8 / Fontana 875 976-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Germany | Fontana 864 512-77" | 7" |
| 1992 | Germany | Fontana WAS 812 / Fontana 864 512-77" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AHow The Heart Behaves
- BThe Weird And Wonderful World Of (Tripple Whammy Rave Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How The Heart Behaves are there?
14 vinyl pressings of How The Heart Behaves are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1990 and 1992.
When was How The Heart Behaves first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Fontana WAS 812, released July 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of How The Heart Behaves is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WAS 812, WAS 8, WASR 812, WASRDJ 812) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WAS 812 A•1U•1•1 POUNDA COPYMASTERS and WAS 812 B•1U•1•1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How The Heart Behaves 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.
