UK
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLZ 10170London American Recordings HLZ 10170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSZ-7823-1C K 1A runout
MSZ-7824-1C K1B runout
MSZ 7823A label
MSZ 7824B label
Erma FranklinPiece Of My Heart / Big Boss Man
Vinyl pressings
Piece Of My Heart / Big Boss Man
by Erma Franklin · 1967
11 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Piece Of My Heart / Big Boss Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Piece Of My Heart / Big Boss Man
3 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year. 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.
UK
November 24, 1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLZ 10170London American Recordings HLZ 10170
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
1 MSZ 7823-1C UA-side runout, stamped
1 MSZ 7824-1C GB-side runout, stamped
UK
November 24, 1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLZ 10170London American Recordings HLZ 10170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1 MSZ 7823-1C UA-side runout, stamped
1 MSZ 7824-1C UB-side runout, stamped
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | UK | London Records HLZ 10170 / London American Recordings HLZ 10170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | London Records HLZ 10170 / London American Recordings HLZ 10170First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | UK | London Records HLZ 10170 / London American Recordings HLZ 10170First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | India | London Records HLZ.101707", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Jay Boy BOY 417", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1971 | UK | Jay Boy BOY 417", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 22 6327", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | Belgium | London Records 105-26472 Y7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | London Records HLM 105017", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | London Records HLM 105017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Jay Boy BOY 417", White Label | 7", White Label |
Tracklist
- APiece Of My Heart
- BBig Boss Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piece Of My Heart / Big Boss Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Piece Of My Heart / Big Boss Man are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1967 and 1975.
When was Piece Of My Heart / Big Boss Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK. One of them is London Records HLZ 10170, released November 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Piece Of My Heart / Big Boss Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HLZ 10170) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSZ-7823-1C K 1 and MSZ-7824-1C K1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piece Of My Heart / Big Boss Man 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.