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Phoenix Of My Heart

by Xymox · 1991

12 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic

Phoenix Of My Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Phoenix Of My Heart

11 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 6 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

1991
Label and catalog number
Polydor PZ 146Polydor 879 939-1
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

PZ 146 A-1-U-1-1 BAZZA T1Runout side A

PZ 146 B-1-U-1-1Runout side B

Full details of this pressing

US

1991
Label and catalog number
Wing Records 422 868 133-1
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Runout / matrix

XYMOX - 868 - 133 - 1 - A - SP STERLING [SRC logo] 1 - 1Runout side A

XYMOX - 868 - 133 - 1 - B-SP [SRC logo] 1 - 1Runout side B

Full details of this pressing

UK

1991
Label and catalog number
Polydor PZ 146 DJPolydor 879 939-1
Format
12", Promo
Runout / matrix

PZ 146 A-1U-1-1 BAZZA T1Runout, side A

PZ 146 B-1U-1-1Runout, side B

Full details of this pressing

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.

1990s12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1991CanadaWing Records SPP 1043First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo
1991FrancePolydor 879 938-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1991GermanyPolydor 879 939-1First year12"12"
1991UKPolydor PZ 146 / Polydor 879 939-1First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1991UKPolydor PO 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1991UKPolydor PZ 146 DJ / Polydor 879 939-1First year12", Promo · Promo12", Promo · Promo
1991USWing Records 422 868 133-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
1991USWing Records Pro 950-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo
1991USPolygram SPP 1043First year12"12"
1991USWing Records 868 133-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
1991USPolyGram 868 13312", Test Pressing · Test pressing12", Test Pressing · Test pressing
1991EuropePolydor 879 938-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single

Tracklist

  1. A1Phoenix Of My Heart / Wild Thing Outro (Spicy Mix)6:02
  2. A2Phoenix Of My Heart / Wild Thing Outro (Mental Spicy Mix Edit)3:57
  3. B1Phoenix Of My Heart / Wild Thing Outro4:11
  4. B2Love Thy Neighbour5:09

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Phoenix Of My Heart are there?

12 vinyl pressings of Phoenix Of My Heart are listed here, from 6 countries.

When was Phoenix Of My Heart first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Europe, France and more. One of them is Polydor PZ 146.

How do I tell if my copy of Phoenix Of My Heart is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PZ 146, PO 146, 422 868 133-1, SPP 1043) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PZ 146 A-1-U-1-1 BAZZA T1 and PZ 146 B-1-U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Phoenix Of My Heart 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.

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