US
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2062
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T1 M 2062-AS-LONG 2
T1 M 2062 BS TRAX-2
Love UnlimitedIt May Be Winter Outside (But In My Heart It's Spring)
Vinyl pressings
It May Be Winter Outside (But In My Heart It's Spring)
by Love Unlimited · 1973
15 pressings9 countriesFunk / Soul
It May Be Winter Outside was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 It May Be Winter Outside
8 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2062
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2062
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M 2062 AS LONG XRunout (Stamped) Side A
M 2062 BS TRAXRunout (Stamped) Side B
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records 1209-2062
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Ireland
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records BTC 2149
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BTC 2149 A-1 △ GSide A Stamped
BTC 2149 B-1 △ GSide B Stamped
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2062
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2062First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2062First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Ireland | Pye Records BTC 2149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Jamaica | 20th Century Records TC-2062First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Philips 6162 012First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2062First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2062First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2062First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Australia | 20th Century Fox Records K-54177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 54177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | 20th Century Records BTC 21497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | 20th Century Records BTC 21497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | 20th Century Records BTC 21497", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | 20th Century Records BTC 21497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | 20th Century Records PD.10847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIt May Be Winter Outside (But In My Heart It's Spring)4:09
- BIt's Winter Again4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It May Be Winter Outside are there?
15 vinyl pressings of It May Be Winter Outside are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was It May Be Winter Outside first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica and more. One of them is 20th Century Records TC-2062.
How do I tell if my copy of It May Be Winter Outside is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TC-2062, 1209-2062, BTC 2149, 6162 012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 M 2062-AS-LONG 2 and T1 M 2062 BS TRAX-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It May Be Winter Outside 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.
