UK
November 27, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001-122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2001122 A//1▽420 1 1 3Side A runout stamped
2001122 B//2▽420 1 1 1Side B runout stamped
Bobby BloomHeavy Makes You Happy
Vinyl pressings
Heavy Makes You Happy
by Bobby Bloom · 1970
15 pressings12 countriesFunkSoulRhythm & BluesRock
Heavy Makes You Happy was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Heavy Makes You Happy
11 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Belgium
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Barbados
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001-122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Ⓟ 70 P-2001 122 A-1Runout side A etched
Ⓟ 70 P-2001 122 B-1Runout side B etched
2001 122 ALabel side A
2001 122 BLabel side B
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Polydor 2001 122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Barbados | Polydor 2001-122First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 122First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2001 122First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Ireland | Polydor 2001-122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | Polydor 2001-122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Polydor 2001 122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2001 122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Turkey | Polydor 2001122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2001-122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Polydor 20 01 1227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2001-1227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Polydor ps.1277", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Turkey | Polydor 2001-1227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHeavy Makes You Happy3:58
- BGive 'Em A Hand4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heavy Makes You Happy are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Heavy Makes You Happy are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Heavy Makes You Happy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Belgium, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is Polydor 2001-122, released November 27, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Heavy Makes You Happy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001-122, 2001 122, 2001122) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2001122 A//1▽420 1 1 3 and 2001122 B//2▽420 1 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heavy Makes You Happy 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.