US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50835Park Lane Records Ltd. 9-50835
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 166884Label A
ZSS 166885Label B
Fabulous PoodlesBionic Man
Vinyl pressings
Bionic Man
by Fabulous Poodles · 1979
13 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockPop
Bionic Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Bionic Man
4 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic AS 718Park Lane Records Ltd. AS 718
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-166845 -1A STERLINGRunout Side A
XSS-166846 -1A STERLING ARunout Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50835Park Lane Records Ltd. 9-50835
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 166884Side A&B Label
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50835Park Lane Records Ltd. 9-50835
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Epic 9-50835 / Park Lane Records Ltd. 9-50835First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Epic AS 718 / Park Lane Records Ltd. AS 718First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Epic 9-50835 / Park Lane Records Ltd. 9-50835First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Epic 9-50835 / Park Lane Records Ltd. 9-50835First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Blueprint 1013197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Blueprint 101 385 / Blueprint 101 385-1007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Pye Records POLY 777" | 7" |
| 1980 | Spain | Blueprint OOX-461 / Zafiro OOX-4617", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-4617", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Blueprint BLU 20077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Blueprint BLU 20077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Blueprint BLU 20077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Blueprint BLU 20077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABionic Man (Edited Version)3:52
- BPink City Twist2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bionic Man are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Bionic Man are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Bionic Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada. One of them is Epic 9-50835.
How do I tell if my copy of Bionic Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-50835, AS 718) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 166884 and ZSS 166885. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bionic 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.
