Ireland
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MC-DCR 001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Kool & The GangTake My Heart
Vinyl pressings
Take My Heart
by Kool & The Gang · 1975
33 pressings16 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Take My Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Take My Heart
1 pressing came out in 1975, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Ireland | Mercury MC-DCR 001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | De-Lite Records 6198 4957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Austria | De-Lite Records 0030.4257", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | De-Lite Records DE 8157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Ecuador | De-Lite Records 45-870027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | De-Lite Records 101559 / Vogue 1015597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Vogue 310927 / De-Lite Records 31092712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1981 | Germany | De-Lite Records 0930.03712", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | De-Lite Records 0030.4257", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ireland | Mercury DE 67", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | De-Lite Records DL 9057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | De-Lite Records 07SP 571 / De-Lite Records 07SP 571(DL)7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | De-Lite Records 07SP 571 / De-Lite Records 07SP 571(DL)7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Gamma G - 24637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | De-Lite Records 6198 4957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | De-Lite Records LSP 5147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Deliteful Label7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATake My Heart4:02
- BJust Friends4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take My Heart are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Take My Heart are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1975 and 1982.
When was Take My Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Ireland. One of them is Mercury MC-DCR 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Take My Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MC-DCR 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take My 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.
