US
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M 2030 AS TMLRunout Side A
M 2030 BS X TMLRunout Side B
M-2030-ASLabel Side A
M-2030-BSLabel Side B
The DeFranco FamilyHeartbeat, It's A Lovebeat
Vinyl pressings
Heartbeat, It's A Lovebeat
by The DeFranco Family · 1973
15 pressings8 countriesPop RockBubblegumRockPop
Heartbeat, It's A Lovebeat 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 Heartbeat, It's A Lovebeat
13 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M 2030 ASA side runout variant 1
M 2030 BS XB side runout variant 1
M 2030 AS 1AA side runout variant 2
M 2030 BS 1AB side runout variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M 2030 AS-1 TIRunout side A, etched variation 1
M 2030 BS-4 [TML] TIRunout side B, etched [stamped] variation 1
M 2030 AS-4 [TML] TIIRunout side A, etched [stamped] variation 2
M 2030 BS-3 [TML] TIIRunout side B, etched [stamped] variation 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M 2030 AS 1A sA-Side runout, etched
M 2030 BS 1A sB-Side runout, etched
M-2030-ASA-Side label
M-2030-BSB-Side label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M 2030 AM 1A sssA-Side Runout Etching
M 2030 AS 1A sssB-Side Runout Etching
M-2030-AMA-Side Label
M-2030-ASB-Side Label
UK
September 14, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N 25621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | 20th Century Records K-5301 / 20th Century Records TC-2030First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Australia | 20th Century Records K-5301 / 20th Century Records TC-2030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2030First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Philips 6162 004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | 20th Century Records PD.9935First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Pye International 7N 25621First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2030First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2030First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2030First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2030First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2030First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Pye International 7N 25621First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | 20th Century Records HIT-21407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | 20th Century Records G-1280 / Gamma G-12807", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AHeartbeat - It's A Lovebeat2:59
- BSweet, Sweet Loretta2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heartbeat, It's A Lovebeat are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Heartbeat, It's A Lovebeat are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Heartbeat, It's A Lovebeat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is 20th Century Records TC-2030.
How do I tell if my copy of Heartbeat, It's A Lovebeat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TC-2030, 7N 25621, K-5301, 1209-2030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 2030 AS TML and M 2030 BS X TML. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heartbeat, It's A Lovebeat 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.