US
April 1955- Label and catalog number
- Checker 814
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-7788 37 M.S.I.COA-Side runout etching
45-7786 37 M.S.I.COB-Side runout etching
7788A-Side label
7786B-Side label
Vinyl pressings
Bo Diddley / I'm A Man
by Bo Diddley · 1955
37 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesChicago BluesRock
Bo Diddley / I'm A Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Bo Diddley / I'm A Man
13 pressings came out in 1955, 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
April 1955- Label and catalog number
- Checker 814
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7798Label Side A
7796Label Side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Checker 814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
45-7786 37 Δ2988A runout etching
45-7788 37 Δ2989B runout etching
7786A label
7788B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Checker 814
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7798Label Side A
7796Label Side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Checker 814
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-7788 37A-Side Runout Etching
45-7786 37B-Side Runout Etching
7788A-Side Label
7786B-Side Label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Checker 814
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · MSI Co Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7788Label A
7786Label B
45-7788 37 M.S.I. COA side etch, except M.S.I. CO stamp
45-7786 37 M.S.I. COB side etch, except M.S.I. CO stamp
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Reo 8022First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | Reo 8022XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Checker 814First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1955 | US | Checker 814First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Checker 814First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Checker 814First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Checker 814First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Checker 814First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Checker 814First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Checker 814First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Checker 814First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Checker 814First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Checker 814First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Checker 9977", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1961 | US | Checker 9977", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1961 | US | Checker 8147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| 1961 | US | Checker 9977", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Checker CKGT 315x / Golden Treasures CKGT 315x7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Chess 101488 / Vogue 1014887", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Chess CH 910037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-910037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Universal 9830033 / Chess 98300337", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Checker 8147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chess CH 910037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Checker CK 9977", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Checker 8147", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Chess CH-1047", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Checker 8147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Chess CH 90317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Checker 9977", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Checker 9977", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Checker 77867", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Checker 8147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Checker 8147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess CH 910037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Golden Goodies 8147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess CH 90317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ABo Diddley
- BI'm A Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bo Diddley / I'm A Man are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Bo Diddley / I'm A Man are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 2011.
When was Bo Diddley / I'm A Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Checker 814, released April 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Bo Diddley / I'm A Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 814, 8022, 8022X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-7788 37 M.S.I.CO and 45-7786 37 M.S.I.CO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bo Diddley / I'm A 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.
