US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8702
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side 1) MG6110T2
(Side 2) MG6111T3
Billie HolidayLover Man
Vinyl pressings
Lover Man
by Billie Holiday · 1958
14 pressings6 countriesVocalJazz
Lover Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Lover Man
3 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 2 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8702
- Format
- LP, Album, Styrene · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG6110T1 1PSide A runout, variant 1
MG6111T3 1PSide B runout, variant 1
MG6110T3 1PSide A runout, variant 2
MG6111T3 1PSide B runout, variant 2
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8702
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side 1) MG6110T3 1 PS
(Side 2) MG6111T3 1 PS
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Decca DL 8702First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | US | Decca DL 8702First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | US | Decca DL 8702First yearLP, Album, Styrene | LP, Album, Styrene |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8702LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 57 / Ace Of Hearts AH.57LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 57LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 57 / Ace Of Hearts AH.57LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-3029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-4511LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-4511 / Decca VIM-4511(M)LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | MCA Records 204870LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 252 317-1LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | WaxTime 772335LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 57LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Lover Man
- A2That Ole Devil Called Love
- A3My Man
- A4You're My Thrill
- A5Crazy He Calls Me
- A6Weep No More
- B1There Is No Greater Love
- B2This Is Heaven To Me
- B3Solitude
- B4Porgy
- B5Girls Were Made To Take Care Of Boys
- B6Please Tell Me Now
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lover Man are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Lover Man are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 2023.
When was Lover Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 8702.
How do I tell if my copy of Lover Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 8702) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side 1) MG6110T2 and (Side 2) MG6111T3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lover 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.
