Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Sight 'N' Sound SS-407
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
DSR CN 4345-1Side A etched runout
DSR CN 4344-1Side B etched runout
Horace AndySee A Man's Face
Vinyl pressings
See A Man's Face
by Horace Andy · 1970
13 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
See A Man's Face was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 See A Man's Face
5 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Sight 'N' Sound SS-407
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red A-Side Label
- Runout / matrix
DSR CN 4345-1A side runout - hand etched
DSR CN 4344-1B side runout - hand etched
Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Sight 'N' Sound SS-407
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR CN 4345-1 CLSide A etched runout
DSR CN 4344-1 CLSide B etched runout
Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Sight 'N' Sound SS-407
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
DSR CN 4344-1Side A etched runout
DSR CN 4345-1Side B etched runout
Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Sight 'N' Sound
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR CN 4344-1Side A etched runout
DSR CN 4345-1Side B etched runout
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Jamaica | Sight 'N' Sound SS-407First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Sight 'N' Sound SS-407First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Sight 'N' Sound SS-407First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Sight 'N' Sound SS-407First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Sight 'N' SoundFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Sight 'N' Sound SS-4077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Sight 'N' Sound SS-4077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Sight 'N' Sound SS-4077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One CN 4344 / 434545 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Sight 'N' Sound SS-4077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Sight 'N' Sound SS-4077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASee A Man's Face
- BSee A Man's Ver.
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of See A Man's Face are there?
13 vinyl pressings of See A Man's Face are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was See A Man's Face first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Jamaica. One of them is Sight 'N' Sound SS-407.
How do I tell if my copy of See A Man's Face is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS-407) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR CN 4345-1 and DSR CN 4344-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is See A Man's Face 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.
