France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 024
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Man Of The World
by Demis Roussos · 1980
29 pressings25 countriesEuropopPop
Man Of The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 The World
27 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 25 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 018
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6302 01 8 1 Y // 1 V EPSide A runout, stamped
6302 01 8 2 Y // 1 V EPSide B runout, stamped
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 018
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 025
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 018
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 018
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Mercury 6302 025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Australia | Mercury 6302 018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Brazil | Mercury 6302 018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Mercury 6302 018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Colombia | Philips 7144018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Mercury LP-70018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Mercury 6302 024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Mercury 6302 018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Mercury 6302 018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Mercury 6302 018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Ireland | Mercury 6302 018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Mercury 6302 020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1318First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Mercury LPR 19041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Mercury 6302 018First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Man Of The World/Shlacham Dance
- A2Lost In Love
- A3Miss You Nights
- A4Little Girl
- A5I Need You
- A6I'd Give My Life
- B1Sorry
- B2Had To Run
- B3San Pedros Children
- B4The Wedding Song
- B5Love It Away
- B6We're Over
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Man Of The World are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Man Of The World are listed here, from 25 countries.
When was Man Of The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 6302 024.
How do I tell if my copy of Man Of The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6302 024, 6302 018, 6302 025, 7144018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Man Of The World 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.
