Vinyl pressings
by Eartha Kitt · 1983
Where Is My Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
36 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 15 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.
SWRL-2217-A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbiE JR :<) ✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS, ✩N.J.A side runout
SWRL-2217-B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbiE JR :<) ✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS, ✩N.J.B side runout
SWRL-2217-A ☆ PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS, ☆ N.J. MASTERING AT FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR ☺Side A runout
SWRL-2217-B ☆ PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS, ☆ N.J. MASTERING AT FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR ☺Side B runout
Herbie Jr :^)Etched
✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS✩N.J. MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKStamped
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE JR :v) SWRC-2217-DJ-A ✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS✩N.J.A-Side Runout
✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS✩N.J. MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE JR :v) SWRC-2217-DJ-BB-Side Runout
SWRL-2217-A HERbiE JR :<)Etched A side
SWRL-2217-B HERbiE JR :<)Etched B side
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKStamped A & B sides
✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS, ✩N.J.Stamped A & B sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-162First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-162First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 104234First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 104234First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Brazil | Fermata 188.500First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Able ABT 46First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Able ABE - 1852 / Able ABE-1852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | In The Mix 100 360First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | In The Mix 290 070First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | In The Mix 290 070First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 69080 / RCA PB 69080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | RCA Victor PC 69081First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | RCA PB 690807", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Ireland | Crashed CAR 61First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | CGD INT 15114 / In The Mix INT 15114First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Warlock Classics WAR-80412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | France | Scorpio Music 190 577.112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | Canada | Quality Music QLPS 703612" | 12" |
| 1994 | Germany | Blow Up INT 125.645 / Intercord INT 125.64512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Greece | FM Records FM 205812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | Spain | Max Music NM837MX12" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | Max Music AM105MX12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | Germany | Blow Up INT 192.939 / Intercord INT 192.93912", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8857-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | France | Scorpio Music 192 351-112" | 12" |
| 2000 | France | Scorpio Music PROMO N° 35112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | France | Scorpio Music 192 705-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Germany | House No. HNO 5033-1212" | 12" |
| 2000 | Italy | Dream Beat DB 13112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | Italy | Dream Beat DB 14712" | 12" |
| 2000 | Netherlands | Edel Records 011077-0 ere12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 1028M12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 102812", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 2000 | UK | Systematic SYSX3612" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK & Ireland | Systematic SYXDJ3612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | Groovilicious GM 22512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | Groovilicious GM22512", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2000 | US | Groovilicious GM 22512", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | House No. HNO 5040R-1212", White Label | 12", White Label |
70 vinyl pressings of Where Is My Man are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1983 and 2001.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Streetwise SWRL 2217.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SWRL 2217, SWRL 2217-DJ, SWRL-1117, SOHOR(T) 11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SWRL-2217-A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbiE JR :<) ✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS, ✩N.J. and SWRL-2217-B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbiE JR :<) ✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS, ✩N.J.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
