US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Beat BV-9103Giant Records BV-9103
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BV-9103 A I - I F/W RCE SRCRunout side A
BV-9103 B I - I F/W RCE SRCRunout side B
Tara KempPiece Of My Heart
Vinyl pressings
Piece Of My Heart
by Tara Kemp · 1991
12 pressings6 countriesHouseDowntempoElectronic
Piece Of My Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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
12 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 6 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Giant Records PRO-A-4743Turnstyle Records PRO-A-4743
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Beat BV-9103 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
July 1, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Giant Records W0048T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
July 1, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Giant Records W0048
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Giant Records SAM 820
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 45-80167First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Giant Records 9362-40139-0First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Germany | Giant Records 9362-40139-0 / Giant Records W0048TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records DS-314First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Giant Records SAM 820First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Big Beat BV-9103 / Giant Records BV-9103First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | Giant Records PRO-A-4743 / Turnstyle Records PRO-A-4743First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Big Beat BV-9103 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Giant Records 5439-19226-7 / Giant Records W0048First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | Giant Records 5439-19226-7 / Giant Records W0048First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Giant Records W0048TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Giant Records W0048First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- A1Piece Of My Heart (Live And It Aint No Jive Club Mix)5:57
- A2Piece Of My Heart (Todd Terry's Rubba Dub Club)6:47
- B1Piece Of My Heart (Piece Of The Groove Mix)4:52
- B2Piece Of My Heart (Instrumental)4:40
- B3Piece Of My Heart (A Heartfelt Version)4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piece Of My Heart are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Piece Of My Heart are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Piece Of My Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Big Beat BV-9103.
How do I tell if my copy of Piece Of My Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BV-9103, PRO-A-4743, BV-9103 DJ, W0048T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BV-9103 A I - I F/W RCE SRC and BV-9103 B I - I F/W RCE SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piece Of 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.