US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34384
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-34384-2A STERLINGSide A runout etched, except STERLING stamped
BL-34384-2A STERLINGSide B runout etched, except STERLING stamped
Bobby WomackHome Is Where The Heart Is
Vinyl pressings
Home Is Where The Heart Is
by Bobby Womack · 1976
10 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Home Is Where The Heart Is was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Home Is Where The Heart Is
7 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34384
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL-34384-2A(Side A runout etched)
BL-34384-2A STERLING(Side B runout etched)
STERLING(Side A & B runout STAMPED)
P(Side A runout STAMPED)
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34384
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 81693
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 81693
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 234942
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | CBS SBP 234942First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia PC 34384First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | CBS S 81693First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | CBS S 81693First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34384First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34384First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34384First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 344LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Edsel Records ED 172LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1532LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Home Is Where The Heart Is3:19
- A2A Little Bit Salty3:19
- A3Standing In The Safety Zone5:14
- A4One More Chance On Love6:39
- B1How Long (Has This Been Goin' On)2:50
- B2I Could Never Be Satisfied2:22
- B3Something For My Head3:18
- B4A Change Is Gonna Come3:12
- B5We've Only Just Begun4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Home Is Where The Heart Is are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Home Is Where The Heart Is are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 2015.
When was Home Is Where The Heart Is first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Columbia PC 34384.
How do I tell if my copy of Home Is Where The Heart Is is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 34384, S 81693, SBP 234942) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-34384-2A STERLING and BL-34384-2A STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Home Is Where The Heart Is 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.
