US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Elf ELF 90,020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B 8837 Bestway LWA-side runout etching
8838 Bestway LWB-side runout etching
8837A-side label
8838B-side label
Bobby Russell1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero / Let's Talk About It
Vinyl pressings
1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero / Let's Talk About It
by Bobby Russell · 1968
17 pressings8 countriesCountry RockRockPopFolk
1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero
15 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Elf 90,020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8837 Bestway LN ARPA side runout
8838 Bestway LN ARPB side runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Elf 90,020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · BW - Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
8837 Bestway LWA-Side Runout Etching
8838 Bestway LWB-Side Runout Etching
8837-BWSide A Label
8838-BWSide B Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Elf 90,020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Elf 90,020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
8837 Bestway ST LWA Side Runout
8838 Bestway ST LWB Side Runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Elf 90,020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
8837 Bestway LWA-Side Runout Etching
8838 Bestway LWB-Side Runout Etching
8837-BWA-Side Label
8838-BWB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Stateside OSS-8542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | Stateside OSS-8542First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Canada | Bell Records ELF 90020XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Denmark | Bell Records BLL 1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Bell Records BLD 508First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Bell Records 90020 / Bell Records 90 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Bell Records BL.205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Elf ELF 90,020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1968 | US | Elf 90,020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Elf 90,020First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | US | Elf 90,020First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Elf 90,020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1968 | US | Elf 90,020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Bell Records BLL 1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | Bell Records BLL 1034First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 517", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero3:25
- BLet's Talk About It2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero are there?
17 vinyl pressings of 1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was 1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Elf ELF 90,020.
How do I tell if my copy of 1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ELF 90,020, 90,020, BLL 1034, OSS-8542) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B 8837 Bestway LW and 8838 Bestway LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero 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.
