US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Amy 8003-MAmy 8003
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 8003 MASide A etched
LP 8003 MBSide B etched
Bell SoundSides A & B stamped
sfSides A & B etched
Del ShannonHandy Man
Vinyl pressings
Handy Man
by Del Shannon · 1964
12 pressings10 countriesVocalRockPop
Handy Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Handy Man
9 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- AMY 8003-MAMY 8003
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 8003-MA 1[over]... Bell Sound sƒSide A runout
LP 8003-MB 1[over]... Bell Sound sƒSide B runout
8003-MASide A label
8003-MBSide B label
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SL 10115
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SL 10115
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SXR 3225-1 NSide A
SXR 3226-1 NSide B
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stateside OSL 10004
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XOSX7
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Quality V-1746Quality V 1746 (C)
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Stateside OSL 10004First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Quality V-1746 / Quality V 1746 (C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Stateside SR 7088First yearLP, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Stateside MSL 6014 / Stateside MSL.6014First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | South Africa | Stateside JSL 5005First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Stateside SL 10115First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Stateside SL 10115First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | AMY 8003-M / AMY 8003First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Amy 8003-M / Amy 8003First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Europe | Line Records LLP 5057 AS / Line Records LLP 5057LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Line Records LLP 5057 ASLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Germany | Impact IMLP 4.00433 J / Line IMLP 4.00433 JLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Memphis2:30
- A2That's The Way Love Is2:25
- A3Ruby Baby2:15
- A4I'll Be Lonely Tomorrow2:11
- A5I Can't Fool Around Anymore2:22
- A6Handy Man
- B1Crying2:37
- B2Mary Jane2:28
- B3World Without Love2:42
- B4I Ran All The Way Home1:47
- B5Give Her Lots Of Lovin'2:03
- B6Twist And Shout2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Handy Man are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Handy Man are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1964 and 1987.
When was Handy Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Amy 8003-M.
How do I tell if my copy of Handy Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8003-M, SL 10115, OSL 10004, V-1746) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP 8003 MA and LP 8003 MB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Handy 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.
