US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Event Records Inc. ES 101
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ES-101 LP-5000 K-3803 [symbol]Side A runout, etched
ES-101 LP-5001 K-3804 [symbol]Side B runout, etched
(LP-5000)Side A, on label
(LP-5001)Side B, on label
Buchanan BrothersMedicine Man / Son Of A Lovin' Man
Vinyl pressings
Medicine Man / Son Of A Lovin' Man
by Buchanan Brothers · 1969
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockBubblegumRockPop
Medicine Man / Son Of A Lovin' Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Medicine Man / Son Of A Lovin' Man
5 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Event Records Inc. ES 101
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LP-5000
LP-5001
ES-101 LP-5000 K-3803 ⏂
ES-101 LP-5001 K-3804 ⏂
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Page One POLS 023
- Format
- LP
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Event Records Inc. ES 101
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1969- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LP 387
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | Fania Records LP 387First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Canada | Event Records Inc. ES 101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Page One POLS 023First yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | US | Event Records Inc. ES 101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Event Records Inc. ES 101First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Pink Elephant PE 888.500LP | LP |
| 1970 | Italy | Ricordi International SLIR-EV 22.057LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Exit Records 3516-VSLP | LP |
| 1971 | France | Pink Elephant PE 888.500LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Vida Records LPEV 3326LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Son Of A Lovin' Man2:43
- A2The Feeling That I Get2:57
- A3People Gotta' Be Free2:59
- A4Do You Love Me2:59
- A5Medicine Man Part 12:58
- B1Medicine Man Part 22:01
- B2A Sad Song With A Happy Soul3:20
- B3The Last Time2:55
- B4Some Kind Of Love3:45
- B5I'll Never Get Enough2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Medicine Man / Son Of A Lovin' Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Medicine Man / Son Of A Lovin' Man are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
When was Medicine Man / Son Of A Lovin' Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, Argentina. One of them is Event Records Inc. ES 101.
How do I tell if my copy of Medicine Man / Son Of A Lovin' Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ES 101, POLS 023, LP 387) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ES-101 LP-5000 K-3803 [symbol] and ES-101 LP-5001 K-3804 [symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Medicine Man / Son Of A Lovin' 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.
