Vinyl pressings
by Isaac Hayes · 1972
Theme From The Men / Type Thang was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
23 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 13 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.
ES-01077A side label
ES-01078B side label
STXS-0326-6 ES-01077 L.NIXA side hand etching
STXS-0328-6 ES-01078 L.NIXB side hand etching
STXS-0326-2 ES-01077 P P LNIXSide A runout etched
STXS-0328-2 ES-01078 P P LNIXSide B runout etched
ES-01077-PLA side label
ES-01078-PLB side label
STXS-0326-9 ES-01077 x L. NIXSide A runout etched
STXS-0328-9 ES-01078 L. NIXSide B runout etched
ES-01077Side A label
ES-01078Side B label
STXS-0326-4 ES-01077 L. NIXSide A runout etched
STXS-0328-4 ES-01078 L. NIXSide B runout etched
ES-01077Side A label
ES-01078Side B label
STXS-0326-12 ES-01077 1B L. NIX SSSSSRunout A, etched
STXS-0328-12 ES-01078- 1B L.NIX SSSRunout B, etched
ES-01077Label A
ES-01078Label B
STXS-0326-13 ES-01077-2 L.NIX TIRunout A, etched
STXS-0328-13 ES-01078-2 L.NIX TIRunout B, etched
ES-01077Label A
ES-01078Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Stax 2025 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Stax 2025 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Stax 2025 146First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Enterprise ENA-9058First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Stax 2025 146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Stax 2025 146First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Stax 2025 146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Stax 2025 146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Stax 2025 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Portugal | Stax 2025-146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | Stax 20 25 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Stax 2025-146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Enterprise ENA-9058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Enterprise ENA-9058First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Enterprise ENA-9058First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
24 vinyl pressings of Theme From The Men / Type Thang are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Enterprise ENA-9058.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ENA-9058, 2025-146, 2025 146, 20 25 146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ES-01077 and ES-01078. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
