US
1958- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-58-C-431-2 AT B
45-58-C-432-1 AT B
Bobby DarinMighty Mighty Man
Vinyl pressings
Mighty Mighty Man
by Bobby Darin · 1958
12 pressings5 countriesVocalRock & RollRockPop
Mighty Mighty 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 Mighty Mighty Man
8 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-58-C-431-1 AT CEtched Side A
45-58-C-432-1 AT CEtched Side B
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-E. 8793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSM-3036-1CA Side runout (stamped)
45-MSM-3037-1CA Side runout (stamped)
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HLE 8793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSM-3036-1CA Side runout (stamped)
45-MSM-3037-1CA Side runout (stamped)
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-E 8793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSM-3036-1CA Side runout (stamped)
45-MSM-3037-1CA Side runout (stamped)
MSM.3036Label A
MSM.3037Label B
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records London American Recordings
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
45-MSM-3036-1CA Side runout (stamped)
45-RPM-BACKA Side runout (stamped)
MSM.3036Label A
MSM.3037Label B
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | ATCO Records 45-ATCO.6128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Netherlands | London Records FL1836First year7" | 7" |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-E. 8793First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLE 8793First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-E 8793First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records / London American RecordingsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1958 | US | ATCO Records 45-6128First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | ATCO Records 45-6128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 87937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 87937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | Atlantic PR 90011x457", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1960 | Italy | Atlantic 90011x457", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AMighty Mighty Man1:45
- BYou're Mine2:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mighty Mighty Man are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mighty Mighty Man are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1960.
When was Mighty Mighty Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is ATCO Records 45-6128.
How do I tell if my copy of Mighty Mighty Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-6128, 45-HL-E. 8793, 45-HLE 8793, 45-HL-E 8793) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-58-C-431-2 AT B and 45-58-C-432-1 AT B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mighty Mighty 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.
