US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
9962A-Side Label
9963B-Side Label
The DelfonicsHey! Love
Vinyl pressings
Hey! Love
by The Delfonics · 1971
12 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Hey! Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Hey! Love
12 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Bell 9962 [5, circled] F/W MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.A-side runout, variant 1
Bell 9963 [2, circled] F/WB-side runout, variant 1
p Bell 9962 1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. 1 5A-side runout, variant 2
p Bell 9963 2 F/w 5B-side runout, variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
Bell9962 ① MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.A-side runout
Bell9963 ① F/WB-side runout
9962A-side label
9963B-side label
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Bell Records BLL-9550First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Bell Records PHILLY GROOVE 166XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Stateside 8E 006-92631 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 166First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | Australia | Bell Records BLL-9550First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHey! Love3:17
- BOver And Over2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey! Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hey! Love are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Hey! Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Australia, Canada, Portugal. One of them is Philly Groove Records Incorporated 166.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey! Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 166, PG 166, BLL-9550, PHILLY GROOVE 166X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9962 and 9963. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey! Love 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.
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