US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA-412
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E2PW 1025 1S I B2Runout, side A
E2PW 1026-3S I A3Runout, side B
E2PW-1025Label side A
E2PW-1026Label side B
Harry BelafonteSings "Man Smart" And Other Folk Songs
Vinyl pressings
Sings "Man Smart" And Other Folk Songs
by Harry Belafonte · 1952
12 pressings4 countriesVocalPopFolkWorld
Sings "Man Smart" And Other Folk Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Sings "Man Smart" And Other Folk Songs
7 pressings came out in 1952, 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA-412RCA Victor EPA 412
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Styrene, Mono
- Runout / matrix
B1 E2 PW 1025 IS IRunout side A
B1 E2 PW 1026 IS IRunout side B
E2PW-1025Label side A
E2PW-1026Label side B
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA-412
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E2PW-1026
E2PW-1025
E2 PW1026-4S I B1
E2 PW1025-1S I B2
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA-412RCA Victor EPA 412
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E2PW 1025 1S I A1Runout, side A, stamped
E2PW 1026 1S I A1Runout, side B, stamped
E2PW-1026Label side A
E2PW-1025Label side B
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA-412RCA Victor EPA 412
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Rockaway pressing
- Runout / matrix
E2PW-1025Label Side A
E2PW-1026Label Side B
E2 PW1025-7S A3 R
E2 PW1026-5S A1 R
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA-412RCA Victor EPA 412
- Format
- 7", EP, 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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | RCA Victor EPA-412 / RCA Victor EPA 412First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1952 | Canada | RCA Victor EPA-412 / RCA Victor EPA 412First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor EPA-412First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor EPA-412 / RCA Victor EPA 412First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor EPA-412First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor EPA-412 / RCA Victor EPA 412First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor EPA-412 / RCA Victor EPA 412First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor EPA-412 / RCA Victor EPA 4127", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor EPA-412 / RCA Victor EPA 4127", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA EPA 4127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | RCA EPA 4127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA RPX 10237", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Shenandoah
- A2Scarlet Ribbons
- B1Man Smart (Woman Smarter)
- B2Jerry (This Timber Got To Roll)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings "Man Smart" And Other Folk Songs are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sings "Man Smart" And Other Folk Songs are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1952 and 1954.
When was Sings "Man Smart" And Other Folk Songs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor EPA-412.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings "Man Smart" And Other Folk Songs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPA-412) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E2PW 1025 1S I B2 and E2PW 1026-3S I A3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sings "Man Smart" And Other Folk Songs 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.
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