UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7081
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7081 A3Runout (Stamped) Side A
CBS 7081 B1Runout (Stamped) Side B
ChristieMan Of Many Faces
Vinyl pressings
Man Of Many Faces
by Christie · 1971
14 pressings11 countriesPop RockRockPop
Man Of Many Faces 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 Man Of Many Faces
14 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 11 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7081
- Format
- 7"
Brazil
1971- Label and catalog number
- Epic 66117
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10732
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7081-A Made in GermanyRunout side A
CBS 7081-B Made in GermanyRunout side B
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CI 7081-1NLabel side A
CI 7081-2NLabel 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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | Epic 66117First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1971 | Canada | Epic 5-10732First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS 7081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS 7081First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Italy | CBS CBS 7081First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 82104First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 82104First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 7081First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Portugal | CBS CBS 7081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 7081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Singapore & Malaysia | CBS CBS 2-660First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | CBS CBS 7081First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS 7081First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS 7081First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AMan Of Many Faces
- BCountry Sam
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Man Of Many Faces are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Man Of Many Faces are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Man Of Many Faces first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Brazil, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is CBS CBS 7081.
How do I tell if my copy of Man Of Many Faces is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 7081, 66117, 5-10732, 7081) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 7081 A3 and CBS 7081 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Man Of Many Faces 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.
