UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 81620Epic EPC 81620
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-81620-A-1 A 4Runout side A
EPC-S-81620-B-1 A 1Runout side B
S EPC 81620 A°Label side A
S EPC 81620 B°Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Eastern Man
by Biddu Orchestra · 1977
19 pressings17 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Eastern Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Eastern Man
19 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 17 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 34723
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 34723
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
p AL-34723-2A C1Side A runout
p BL-34723-2ASide B runout
AL 34723Side A label
BL 34723Side B label
Canada
March 1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS PES 90418
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
90418-A-1A-2G:Side A run-out area [etched]
90418-B-1A-2G:Side B run-out area [etched]
90418-ASide A label
90418-BSide B label
Canada
March 1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PES 90418
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
90418-A-1A-2G:Side A run-out area [etched]
90418-B-1A-2G:Side B run-out area [etched]
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 3816
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX178665
MX178666
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3816First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Epic 144199First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Colombia | CBS 14-1036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Costa Rica | CBS 100312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Ecuador | CBS Columbia 331-0113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | Epic EPC 81620First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Epic PE 34723First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | CBS CLS-5549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Peru | Epic S.E. 3335First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Singapore & Malaysia | CBS/Sony JJSL 30136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Epic KSF 1948First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Epic EPC 81620First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Turkey | Rock 7782First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 81620 / Epic EPC 81620First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Epic PE 34723First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon3:34
- A2Nirvana4:26
- A3Spring4:40
- A4Changing World3:44
- A5Lovers Serenade3:20
- B1Funky Tropical4:09
- B2King Kong4:37
- B3Puerto-Rico3:31
- B4Boogiethon5:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eastern Man are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Eastern Man are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Eastern Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic S EPC 81620.
How do I tell if my copy of Eastern Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 81620, PE 34723, PES 90418, ELPS 3816) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC-S-81620-A-1 A 4 and EPC-S-81620-B-1 A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eastern 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.