Europe
May 11, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 609 006
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 609006 A-2/3-87Runout Side A
DM 609006 B-1/3-87Runout Side B
S 609 006 ALabel Side A
S 609 006 BLabel Side B
C.C. CatchAre You Man Enough
Vinyl pressings
Are You Man Enough
by C.C. Catch · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesEuropopEuro-DiscoPop
Are You Man Enough was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Are You Man Enough
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 109 006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109006 A-2/3-87Runout side A, variant 1
DM DS 109006 B-1/3-87Runout side B, variant 1
DM DS 109006 A-2/3-87Runout side A, variant 2
DM DS 109006 B-1/3-87 IIRunout side B, variant 2
Japan
October 21, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Victor VIPX-1874
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- Three Eggs 7509Three Eggs THREE EGGS 7509
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Scandinavia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MRCS 2222 - A 61245Runout, A-side
MRCS 2222 - B 61246Runout, B-side
Scandinavia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122222
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MRCX 122222 - A 61247Runout Side 1
MRCX 122222 - B 61248Runout Side 2
MRCX 122222 ALabel Side 1
MRCX 122222 BLabel Side 2
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Hansa 109 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Three Eggs 7509 / Three Eggs THREE EGGS 7509First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2222First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122222First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 1A 109006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 3A 609006 / Hansa 3A 609006First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 1A 109006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Hansa 609 006First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Victor VIPX-1874First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Victor VIPX-1874First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAre You Man Enough3:27
- BV.I.P. (They're Callin' Me Tonight)3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Are You Man Enough are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Are You Man Enough are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Are You Man Enough first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, Japan, Greece, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Hansa 609 006, released May 11, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Are You Man Enough is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 609 006, 109 006, VIPX-1874, 7509) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 609006 A-2/3-87 and DM 609006 B-1/3-87. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Are You Man Enough 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.
