UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5256
- Format
- LP, Album
Barry WhiteThe Man Is Back!
Vinyl pressings
The Man Is Back!
by Barry White · 1989
11 pressings9 countriesSoulFunkContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
The Man Is Back! was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 The Man Is Back!
7 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 7 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5256
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 256-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5256
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 256-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
395 256-1 S1 320 V79Runout area side A
395 256-1 S2 320 V79Runout area side B
Greece
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 256-1
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Brazil | A&M Records 395 256-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | A&M Records SP-5256First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | A&M Records 395 256-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | A&M Records 395 256-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | A&M Records 395 256-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Spain | A&M Records 395 256-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5256First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP-5256First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP-5256LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Ecuador | A&M Records L.P.- 88058LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Venezuela | A&M Records 500.059 / A&M Records 395 256-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Responsible4:41
- A2Super Lover4:52
- A3L.A. My Kinda Place4:50
- A4Follow That And See (Where It Leads Y'All)5:04
- A5When Will I See You Again5:51
- B1I Wanna Do It Good To Ya6:00
- B2It's Getting Harder All The Time5:09
- B3Don't Let Go9:08
- B4Loves Interlude / Good Night My Love7:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Man Is Back! are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Man Is Back! are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was The Man Is Back! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMA 5256.
How do I tell if my copy of The Man Is Back! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMA 5256, SP-5256, 395 256-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Man Is Back! 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.
