Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 11 638 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
11638 A-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout side A
11638 B-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 11 638 ALabel side A
S 11 638 BLabel side B
Brotherhood Of ManHighway Man
Vinyl pressings
Highway Man
by Brotherhood Of Man · 1977
14 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronic
Highway Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Highway Man
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 46014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Push-out centre
- Runout / matrix
7N 46014 A-2 ♢G.Run-out side A, variant 1
7N 46014 B-1 ♢G.Run-out side B, variant 1
7N 46014 A-2 ♢G. 1 AIRun-out side A, variant 2
7N 46014 B-1 ♢G. 1 AARun-out side B, variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 46014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
7N 46014 A-2 ♢G.Run-out side A - variant 1
7N 46014 B-1 ♢G.Run-out side B - variant 1
7N 46014 A-2 ♢G. 1 AGRun-out side A - variant 2
7N 46014 B-1 ♢G. 1 KRun-out side B - variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 46014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
7N 46014 A-2 ♢G. 1 AXRunout side A
7N 46014 B-1 ♢G. 1 ADRunout side B
†7N 46014-A†Label side A
†7N 46014-B†Label side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 46014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Push-out centre
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 46014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
†7N 46014-A†Label side A
†7N 46014-B†Label side B
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Astor AP-1951First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Barbados | Pye Records 7N 46014First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Pye Records 7N 46014First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Pye Records 45.PY . 140.313 / Pye Records 45. PY. 140313First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Pye Records 11 638 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Pye Records PNP 57023First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Pye Records 7N 46014First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Pye Records 7N 46014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Pye Records 7N 46014First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Pye Records 7N 46014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Pye Records 7N 46014First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Pye Records MA-96-Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Turkey | Disco Vox VOX 80377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Pye Records 7N-460147", Misprint | 7", Misprint |
Tracklist
- AHighway Man2:32
- BSuperstar2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Highway Man are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Highway Man are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Highway Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is Pye Records 11 638 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Highway Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11 638 AT, 7N 46014, AP-1951, 45.PY . 140.313) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11638 A-1/77S Made in Germany and 11638 B-1/77S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Highway 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.
