US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8748-45 SheldonA-Side etched, [exc. Sheldon]
8751-45 - XX SheldonB-Side etched, [exc. Sheldon]
8748A-Side Label
8751B-Side Label
Bo DiddleySay Man / The Clock Strikes Twelve
Vinyl pressings
Say Man / The Clock Strikes Twelve
by Bo Diddley · 1959
16 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesChicago BluesRock
Say Man / The Clock Strikes Twelve was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Say Man / The Clock Strikes Twelve
12 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-8748 SheldonSide A
45-8751 SheldonSide B
8748Side A label
8751Side B label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
8748-45 Sheldon △30832Runout A, etched, except Sheldon stamp
8751-45 Sheldon △30833Runout B, etched, except Sheldon stamp
8748Side A label
8751Side B label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 931
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
8748-45 SheldonRunout side A
8751-45 SheldonRunout side B
8748Label side A
8751Label side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 931
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8748Label side A
8751Label side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Checker 931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
8748-45-Sheldon △30832Runout A, etched, except Sheldon stamp
8751-45 Sheldon △30833Runout B, etched, except Sheldon stamp
8748Side A label
8751Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Philips BF 3931First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Reo 8412XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-M 8975First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Checker 931First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Checker 931First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Checker 931First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1959 | US | Checker 931First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Checker 931First year7" | 7" |
| 1959 | US | Checker 931First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Checker 931First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Checker 931First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Checker 931First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-26387", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Checker 9317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Checker 9317" | 7" |
| ? | US | Checker 9317" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ASay Man2:30
- BThe Clock Strikes Twelve2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Say Man / The Clock Strikes Twelve are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Say Man / The Clock Strikes Twelve are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 1973.
When was Say Man / The Clock Strikes Twelve first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Checker 931.
How do I tell if my copy of Say Man / The Clock Strikes Twelve is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 931, 45-HL-M 8975, BF 3931, 8412X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8748-45 Sheldon and 8751-45 - XX Sheldon. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Say Man / The Clock Strikes Twelve 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.
