UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058-105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · A.I.R. Production Credit
- Runout / matrix
2058105 A//2 1 2 2Side A, machine stamped
2058105 B//2 1 1 1Side B, machine stamped
Arwyn DavidsonSimple Man
Vinyl pressings
Simple Man
by Arwyn Davidson · 1971
11 pressings9 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Simple Man 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 Simple Man
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058-105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2058105 A//2 1 1 2Side A, machine stamped
2058105 B//2 1 1 4Side B, machine stamped
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice EA-9536
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XAA2470Side A Label
7XAA2471Side A Label
7YAA017 (7XAA2740)
7YAA018 (7XAA2741)
Denmark
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058-105
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
2058105 A//2 1 2 2Side A, machine stamped
2058105 B//2 1 1 1Side B, machine stamped
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058-105
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
2058105 A//2 1 2 2Side A, machine stamped
2058105 B//2 1 1 1Side B, machine stamped
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058-105
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | His Master's Voice EA-9536First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Denmark | Polydor 2058-105First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2058-105First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2058 105First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Polydor 2058-105First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Norway | Polydor 2058 105First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Portugal | Polydor 2058105First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Singapore | Columbia EAC-1056First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Polydor 20 58 105First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2058-105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2058-105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASimple Man
- BBirth Life Death
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Simple Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Simple Man are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Simple Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, Denmark, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 2058-105.
How do I tell if my copy of Simple Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2058-105, EA-9536, 2058 105, 2058105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2058105 A//2 1 2 2 and 2058105 B//2 1 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Simple Man 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.