UK
January 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ168TWEA 248078-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DAMONT
Aztec CameraHow Men Are
Vinyl pressings
How Men Are
by Aztec Camera · 1988
14 pressings4 countriesPop RockRock
How Men Are was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 How Men Are
14 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
January 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ168WEA 248079-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
YZ 168 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 4Runout stamped side A
YZ 168 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 1Runout stamped side B
UK
January 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ168WEA 248079-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection
- Runout / matrix
YZ 168 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 4Runout stamped side A
YZ 168 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 1Runout stamped side B
UK
January 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ168TWEA 248078-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YZ 168T A/ 1∇ 420 RSide A
YZ 168T B/ 1∇ 420 RSide B
UK
January 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ168WEA 248079-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
YZ 168 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 4Runout stamped side A
YZ 168 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 1Runout stamped side B
UK
January 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ168WEA 248079-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Damont pressing
- Runout / matrix
YZ-168-A2 I DAMONT AA side runout etched
YZ-168-B2 I DAMONT QB side runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | WEA 0-248078First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | WEA 7-248079 / WEA 7. 248079First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | WEA 248 079-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 248 079-7First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 921First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 248079-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 248078-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 921First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | WEA YZ168T / WEA 248078-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | WEA YZ168 / WEA 248079-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | WEA YZ168 / WEA 248079-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | UK | WEA YZ168T / WEA 248078-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | WEA YZ168 / WEA 248079-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | WEA YZ168 / WEA 248079-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHow Men Are3:38
- BThe Red Flag2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How Men Are are there?
14 vinyl pressings of How Men Are are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was How Men Are first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Germany, Spain. One of them is WEA YZ168T, released January 18, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of How Men Are is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YZ168T, YZ168, 0-248078, 7-248079) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How Men Are 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.
