France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Orfeus 990.140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[AREACEM logo] 990140 A YD1Side A runout
[AREACEM logo] 990140 B1Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
I Need A Man
by Grace Jones · 1975
22 pressings12 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
I Need A Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 I Need A Man
5 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.098Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
990140 A /1
990140 B /1
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.098YPink Elephant PE 22.098
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
990140 A /1
990140 B /1
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.098Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pink Labels
- Runout / matrix
990140 A /1
990140 B /1
Portugal
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca P-990 140 G
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.098YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.098Y / Pink Elephant PE 22.098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.098YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Orfeus 990.140First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Portugal | Decca P-990 140 GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Metronome M 25.7107", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Brazil | Top Tape TCD-547", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1977 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-02777", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Orfeus 900.07212" | 12" |
| 1977 | Italy | Derby DBR 53337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Derby DBR 921512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | Rhodesia | Philips TOS 11507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | Island Records TOS 11507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Novola OOX-3547", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | Novola OOX-3547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UK, Europe & US | Island Records 060075357930512", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AI Need A Man3:15
- BAgain And Again3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Need A Man are there?
22 vinyl pressings of I Need A Man are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1975 and 2015.
When was I Need A Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Belgium, Portugal. One of them is Orfeus 990.140.
How do I tell if my copy of I Need A Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 990.140, PE 22.098Y, P-990 140 G) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [AREACEM logo] 990140 A YD1 and [AREACEM logo] 990140 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Need A 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.
