US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PD-14374 1̶6̶-N̶P̶-2̶2̶3̶1̶-S̶ 76NP - 2331-SMatrix side A etched
PD-14374 7̶6̶-N̶P̶-2̶2̶3̶2̶-S̶ X 96NP - 2332-SMatrix side B etched
76 NP 2331 SA
76 NP 2332 SB
Vinyl pressings
Tattoo Man (Special Disco Version)
by Denise McCann · 1976
21 pressings11 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Tattoo Man (Special Disco Version) was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 (Special Disco Version)
12 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD D501
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
76 NP 2331 MMono side label
76 NP 2331 SStereo side label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2065 320
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Belgium | Polydor 2065 320First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor 2141 017First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor 2065 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor 2065 320-DISCOFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | France | Polydor 2121 318First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Italy | Polydor 2121 318First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 2065 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2121 318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD D501First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD 14374First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD 14374First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD 14374First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | Polydor 2065 3207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ecuador | Polydor 45-751827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | Polydor 2141 01812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ATattoo Man (Disco Version)5:27
- B1Tattoo Man (Single Version)3:16
- B2Either Way (Single Version)2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tattoo Man (Special Disco Version) are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Tattoo Man (Special Disco Version) are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1976 and 1979.
When was Tattoo Man (Special Disco Version) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor PD 14374.
How do I tell if my copy of Tattoo Man (Special Disco Version) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 14374, PD D501, 2121 318, 2065 320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-14374 1̶6̶-N̶P̶-2̶2̶3̶1̶-S̶ 76NP - 2331-S and PD-14374 7̶6̶-N̶P̶-2̶2̶3̶2̶-S̶ X 96NP - 2332-S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tattoo Man (Special Disco Version) 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.