US
1976- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-943
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 S ABCD-943-A ② B3Runout side A
1 S ABCD-943-B ① A3Runout side B
ABCD-943-ALabel side A
ABCD-943-BLabel side B
Clarence CarterA Heart Full Of Song
Vinyl pressings
A Heart Full Of Song
by Clarence Carter · 1976
11 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
A Heart Full Of Song 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 A Heart Full Of Song
8 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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
- ABC Records ABCD-943
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2 S XS ABCD-943-A ② ASide A runout
P 1 S XS ABCD-943-B - ② BSide B runout
ABCD-943-ASide A label
ABCD-943-BSide B label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-943
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S SXT ABCD-943-A ② CRunout A
1S SXT ABCD-943-B ① B2Runout B
ABCD-943-ALabel A
ABCD-943-BLabel B
Argentina
1976- Label and catalog number
- Music Hall MH-14.254
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MH 14254A Side Impressed Runout
MH 14254B Side Impressed Runout
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-943
- Format
- LP
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 9022-943
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | Music Hall MH-14.254First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | ABC Records ABCD-943First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-943First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8046-ABFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | ABC Records ABCD-943First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | ABC Records ABCD-943LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | US | ABC Records ABCD-943First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | ABC Records ABCD-943First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8046-ABFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | South Africa | ABC Records ABCL 329LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | MCA Records ML 4344LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1All Messed Up2:47
- A2Heart Full Of Songs3:23
- A3Danger Point2:48
- A4Jenning's Alley6:07
- A5Shoulder To Cry On3:25
- B1That's What Your Love Means To Me2:50
- B2Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained2:40
- B3Come Back Baby5:23
- B4I Thought It Was Over2:35
- B5Don't Bother Me2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Heart Full Of Song are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Heart Full Of Song are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1979.
When was A Heart Full Of Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Argentina, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is ABC Records ABCD-943.
How do I tell if my copy of A Heart Full Of Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCD-943, MH-14.254, 9022-943, YX-8046-AB) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 S ABCD-943-A ② B3 and 1 S ABCD-943-B ① A3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Heart Full Of Song 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.
