US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
45W 72404 1Side A runout
45W 72497 1Side B runout
45W 75421 - 1Side C runout
45W 75422 - 1SIde D runout
Billie HolidayLover Man
Vinyl pressings
Lover Man
by Billie Holiday · 1951
12 pressings4 countriesVocalJazz
Lover Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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
4 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year. 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5345
- Format
- LP, 10", Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MG 2114 T3 3Stamped runout side A
MG2115T1 3Stamped runout side B
MG 2114Side A label
MG 2115Side B label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5345
- Format
- LP, 10", Compilation · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG 2114 T3 3 IIIISide A runout
MG2115T3 3 I 9Side B runout
MG 2114Side A label
MG 2115Side B label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5345
- Format
- LP, 10", Compilation · Bridgeport Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG 2114 T2 4 3Side A runout
MG 2115 T1 3Side B runout
MG 2114Side A label
MG 2115Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Decca 9-250First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1951 | US | Decca DL 5345First yearLP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1951 | US | Decca DL 5345First yearLP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1951 | US | Decca DL 5345First yearLP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1952 | US | Decca 9-2507", 45 RPM, Album, Repress, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Repress, Box Set |
| 1954 | UK | Brunswick LA 8676LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Ermitage VNL 12500LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0075CVLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2024 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0075MELP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca UM 233128LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | US | Decca 9-2507", 45 RPM, Box Set, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Box Set, Album |
| ? | US | Decca 9-2507", 45 RPM, Box Set, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Box Set, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)
- A2That Ole Devil Called Love
- A3You're My Thrill
- A4Crazy He Calls Me
- B1My Man (Mon Homme)
- B2Porgy
- B3There Is No Greater Love
- B4Solitude
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lover Man are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Lover Man are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1951 and 2024.
When was Lover Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is Decca 9-250.
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 9-250, DL 5345) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45W 72404 1 and 45W 72497 1. 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.
