US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Douglas SD 785
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W4RS-1746-1B (MR) Δ12497Side A
W4RS-1747-1B (MR) Δ12497-XSide B
Vinyl pressings
Iron Man
by Eric Dolphy · 1968
19 pressings7 countriesFree JazzJazz
Iron Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Iron Man
3 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Douglas SD 785
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · deep groove
- Runout / matrix
W4RS-1746--1ASide A variant 1, stamped
W4RS-1747--1ASide B variant 1, stamped
W4RS-1746--1 A2 RSide A variant 2, stamped
W4RS-1747--1 CSide B variant 2, stamped
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Douglas SD 785
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Deep Groove, Indianapolis Press
- Runout / matrix
W4RS-1746--1ASide A variant 1, stamped
W4RS-1747--1ASide B variant 1, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Douglas SD 785First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Douglas SD 785First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Douglas SD 785First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Douglas SD 785LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Douglas 500 003 / Douglas № 500 003LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Douglas KZ 30873LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Douglas KZ 30873 / Douglas 15LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Douglas KZ 30873 / Douglas 15LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Douglas KZ 30873 / Douglas 15LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | USA & Canada | Douglas KZ 30873LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Epic ECPM-91LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Celluloid CELL 5015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Celluloid CELL 5015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Get Back GET2009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | France | LMLR 783 572LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2023 | Worldwide | LMLR 783 572LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Epic EPIA 53028 / Douglas EPIA 53028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Celluloid CELL 5015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Celluloid CELL 5015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Iron Man
- A2Mandrake
- A3Come Sunday
- B1Burning Spear
- B2Ode To C.P.
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Iron Man are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Iron Man are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 2023.
When was Iron Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is Douglas SD 785.
How do I tell if my copy of Iron Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 785) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W4RS-1746-1B (MR) Δ12497 and W4RS-1747-1B (MR) Δ12497-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Iron 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.
