Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4503CBS 4503 U
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PU 4503 A-1Runout side A, stamped
PU 4503 B-1Runout side B, stamped
ChicagoI'm A Man
Vinyl pressings
I'm A Man
by Chicago · 1969
15 pressings8 countriesClassic RockRock
I'm A 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 I'm A Man
10 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4503CBS 4503 U
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PU 4503 A-1Runout A, stamped
PU 4503 B-1Runout B, stamped
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 4503 A GPStamped Runout Side A
CBS 4503 BStamped Runout Side B
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 4503 ARunout side A
CBS 4503 BRunout side B
4503 ALabel side A
4503 BLabel side B
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4503-1Runout side A
CBS 4503-2Runout side B
4503-1Label side A
4503-2Label side B
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4503̰-̰1Runout side A, etched
CBS 45̰0̰3-2Runout side B, etched
4503-1Label side A
4503-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | CBS 4503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4503 / CBS 4503 UFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4503 / CBS 4503 UFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Ireland | CBS 4503First year7", 45 RPM, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress |
| 1969 | Netherlands | CBS 4503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | CBS 4503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 4503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Turkey | Oscar Voice S - 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Turkey | Oscar Voice S - 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s2 pressings
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Spain | CBS CBS 45037", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- AI'm A Man (Part 1)3:19
- BI'm A Man (Part 2)4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm A Man are there?
15 vinyl pressings of I'm A Man are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1985.
When was I'm A Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, France, Netherlands, Scandinavia and more. One of them is CBS 4503.
How do I tell if my copy of I'm A Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4503, CBS 4503, S - 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PU 4503 A-1 and PU 4503 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I'm A 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.
