Australia
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin Australia VOZ 003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Do-Ré-MiMan Overboard
Vinyl pressings
Man Overboard
by Do-Ré-Mi · 1985
16 pressings7 countriesNew WavePop RockSynth-popElectronic
Man Overboard was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Overboard
15 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Australia
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin Australia VOZ 003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
June 9, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin Australia VOZ 00312
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VOZ 003 12 A PiSide A runout etched
Pi VOZ 003 12 BSide B runout etched
Australia
June 9, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin Australia VOZ 003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Plastic outer sleeve
- Runout / matrix
MX215795Side A
MX215796Side B
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin Australia VOZ 003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VOZ 003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin Australia VOZ 003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VOZ 003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1281First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1281First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 609 / Virgin 107 609-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Virgin SA 1061First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | Virgin 602 006 - 213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Virgin 607609-213First yearSingle, 12", 45 RPM | Single, 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Virgin VOZ 003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Virgin VOZ 00312First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS802-12First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin Australia VOZ 003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin Australia VOZ 003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin Australia VOZ 00312First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin Australia VOZ 003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AMan Overboard
- B1Fish Tank
- B2Black Crocodiles
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Man Overboard are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Man Overboard are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Man Overboard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Australia, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin Australia VOZ 003, released May 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Man Overboard is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VOZ 003, VOZ 00312, VS802-12, VSX 1281) 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 Overboard 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.