US
1981- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TCD-125
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TCD-125-AS-A 1S TMI XRunout Side 1 Etched
TCD-125-BS-B 1S TMI XRunout Side 2 Etched
TCD-125-AS-ASide 1 Label
TCD-125-BS-BSide 2 Label
Carol DouglasMy Simple Heart
Vinyl pressings
My Simple Heart
by Carol Douglas · 1981
25 pressings13 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
My Simple Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 My Simple Heart
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TC-2484
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TC-2484
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-2484-AS-ASide A label
M-2484-BS-BSide B label
m 2484-AS-A 55 TML-S 47899
m 2484-BS-B - 55 TML-M 57899
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TC-2484
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M-2484-AS-ASide A label
M-2484-BS-BSide B label
M 2484-AS-A 1S TML-X I A1
M 2484-BS-B 1S TML-X I A1
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TCD-125-DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TC-2484-DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Belgium | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2484First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2484First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Ecuador | 20th Century Fox Records 117-0509First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | 20th Century Fox Records RPS-41First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2484First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Spain | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2484First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TCD-125First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TCD-125-DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2484First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2484-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2484First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2484First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Savoir Faire Records 8144 / Savoir Faire Records 8.14412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Savoir Faire Records 49.885 / Carrere 49.8857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Savoir Faire Records 8172 / Carrere 817212", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AMy Simple Heart6:36
- BSlip Into Something Comfortable3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Simple Heart are there?
25 vinyl pressings of My Simple Heart are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was My Simple Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Belgium, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is 20th Century Fox Records TCD-125.
How do I tell if my copy of My Simple Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TCD-125, TC-2484, TCD-125-DJ, TC-2484-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TCD-125-AS-A 1S TMI X and TCD-125-BS-B 1S TMI X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Simple 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.
