US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5077
- Format
- LP, Album · Die-cut
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5077 A SON STERLINGSide A, etched, exc. 'STERLING'
BDS 5077 B SON STERLINGSide B, etched, exc. 'STERLING'
Vinyl pressings
Mirror Man
by Captain Beefheart · 1971
34 pressings7 countriesBlues RockAvantgardeRock
Mirror Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Mirror Man
16 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5077
- Format
- LP, Album · Die-cut
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5077 ASide A, Etched
BDS 5077 A̶ BSide B, Etched
ARP STERLINGBoth Sides, Stamped
US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5077
- Format
- LP, Album · Die-cut
- Runout / matrix
Side A: BDS 5077A A15645-X STERLING
Side B: BDS 5077B A15645-X STERLING
US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5077Buddah Records BDS-5077
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Die-cut, Monarch pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5077A MR [triangle] 15645 STERLINGSide A runout, MR in circle
BDS 5077 B MR [triangle] 15645-X STERLINGSide B runout, MR in circle
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5077
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5077 A SON STERLINGSide A, "STERLING" stamped, rest etched
BDS 5077 B SON STERLINGSide B, "STERLING" stamped, rest etched
BDS 5077 ASide A, on label
BDS 5077 BSide B, on label
US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5077
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Die-cut
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5077 A SON STERLINGA-side runout
BDS 5077 B SON STERLINGB-side runout
BDS 5077 AA-Side label matrix
BDS 5077 BB-Side label matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Buddah Records 2318 026First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | Buddah Records 2318 026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Buddah Records YS 2524 DAFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Buddah Records YS 2524 DAFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Buddah Records 2318 026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2365 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2365 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5077LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Buddah Records BDS 5077 / Buddah Records BDS-ST 78008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2365 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5077First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | PRT NCP 1006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | PRT NCP 1006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | UK | Edsel Records ED 184LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Performance Records BDP 156LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | US | Buddah Records BDS-5077LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1999 | US | Buddah Records BDS-5077LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Friday Music FRM-5077 / Buddah Records 88883710911LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2014 | US | Buddah Records BDS-5077LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Buddah Records 2318 026LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Buddah Records MED 51 704LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Buddah Records BDS 5077 / Buddah Records BDS-5077LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | US | Rhino Records BDS 5077LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | US | Buddah Records BDS 5077LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Buddah Records BDS-5077LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | US | Buddah Records BDS 5077 / Buddah Records BDS-5077LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Tarotplane19:00
- A2Kandy Korn8:00
- B125th Century Quaker9:50
- B2Mirror Man15:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mirror Man are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Mirror Man are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 2014.
When was Mirror Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Italy, Canada and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDS 5077, released May 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Mirror Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS 5077, 2365 002, 2318 026, YS 2524 DA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDS 5077 A SON STERLING and BDS 5077 B SON STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mirror 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.
