US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55898
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB 2269 XA-Side Runout Etching
LB 2270B-Side Runout Etching
LB-2269A-side label
LB-2270B-side label
Gary Lewis & The PlayboysMy Heart's Symphony
Vinyl pressings
My Heart's Symphony
by Gary Lewis & The Playboys · 1966
21 pressings14 countriesPop RockSoulBubblegumRock
My Heart's Symphony was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Heart's Symphony
18 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 12 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55898
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB-2269 (MR) Δ62483Runout A Etched
LB-2270 (MR) Δ62483-XRunout B Etched
LB-2269A-side label
LB-2270B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55898
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB-2269Label A
LB-2270Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55898 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB 2669 5 A1 IA-Side Runout
LB 2270 5 A5 IB-Side Runout
LB-2269A-Side Label
LB-2270B-Side Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55898
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LB-2269A-side label
LB-2270B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55898
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LB-2269A-side label
LB-2270B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Liberty LIB-55898First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Liberty F 55898First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Finland | Liberty LIB 55898First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Liberty L 23285 / Liberty L 23 285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Liberty LIB 55898First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Japan | Liberty LR-1580First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 55898First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Liberty LIB. 55898First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | Liberty LIB 55898JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Liberty LIB 55898First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Liberty LIB 55898First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Liberty 55898First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Liberty 55898First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Liberty F-55898 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Liberty 55898First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Liberty L 550467", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Uruguay | Liberty LIB 33-34937", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Heart's Symphony2:29
- BTina (I Held You In My Arms)2:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Heart's Symphony are there?
21 vinyl pressings of My Heart's Symphony are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was My Heart's Symphony first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty 55898.
How do I tell if my copy of My Heart's Symphony is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 55898, F-55898, F-55898 DJ, LIB 55898) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LB 2269 X and LB 2270. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Heart's Symphony 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.
