US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Flip Records, Inc. 45-306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FL-215Label A
FL-216Label B
Donald WoodsMan From Utopia / Death Of An Angel
Vinyl pressings
Man From Utopia / Death Of An Angel
by Donald Woods · 1955
12 pressings1 countryRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Man From Utopia / Death Of An Angel was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 From Utopia / Death Of An Angel
9 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year. 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Flip Records, Inc. 45-306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Flip Records, Inc. 45-306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45FL-215 Δ4439
45FL-216 Δ4438
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Flip Records, Inc. 306
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FL - 215 Δ4441
FL - 216 Δ4440
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Flip Records, Inc. 45-306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45FL-215 Δ4439
45FL-216 Δ4438
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Flip Records, Inc. 45-306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Flip Records, Inc. 45-306First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Flip Records, Inc. 45-306First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Flip Records, Inc. 45-306First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Flip Records, Inc. 306First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Flip Records, Inc. 45-306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Flip Records, Inc. 45-306First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Flip Records, Inc. 45-306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Happy Tiger Era Records HTE 5065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Flip Records, Inc. 45-306First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Happy Three Era HTE30657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Happy Tiger Records HTE-50657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Flip Records, Inc. 45-3067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMan From Utopia2:55
- BDeath Of An Angel2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Man From Utopia / Death Of An Angel are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Man From Utopia / Death Of An Angel are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Man From Utopia / Death Of An Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is Flip Records, Inc. 45-306.
How do I tell if my copy of Man From Utopia / Death Of An Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-306, 306, HTE 5065) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FL-215 and FL-216. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Man From Utopia / Death Of An Angel 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.