US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records FLY 009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FLY-009-ASide A engraved
FLY-009-B S-6181Side B engraved
Denise McCannTattoo Man
Vinyl pressings
Tattoo Man
by Denise McCann · 1978
11 pressings10 countriesCountryBalladDiscoElectronic
Tattoo Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Tattoo Man
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records FLY 009
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo · Blue
- Runout / matrix
FLY-009-A S-6180Side A runout
FLY-009-B S-6181Side B runout
S-6180Side A label
S-6181Side B label
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records L 36897
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor KKL1-0300RCA KKL1-0300
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KKL1-0300-A-₂Side A run-out area [Hand-etched]
KKL1-0300-B-₂Side B run-out area [Hand-etched]
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2C 068 - 61.906
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records 1C 064-61 906
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Butterfly Records L 36897First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | RCA Victor KKL1-0300 / RCA KKL1-0300First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | EMI 2C 068 - 61.906First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Butterfly Records 1C 064-61 906First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 20101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Butterfly Records GP 653First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Papillon 19 PBL 25093First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Sweden | Butterfly Records FLY 009 / SOS Recording FLY 009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Butterfly Records FLY 009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Butterfly Records FLY 009First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Butterfly Records L.P.009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Tattoo Man5:14
- A2I Don't Wanna Forget You5:43
- A3Midnight Madness6:35
- A4The Singer3:49
- B1White Heat3:25
- B2Drought Song3:50
- B3Too Good To Be True3:39
- B4Songmaker4:37
- B5Angel Face4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tattoo Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tattoo Man are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Tattoo Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Butterfly Records FLY 009.
How do I tell if my copy of Tattoo Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FLY 009, L 36897, KKL1-0300, 2C 068 - 61.906) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FLY-009-A and FLY-009-B S-6181. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tattoo 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.
