US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T ZSS 163302-1E TML-MRunout side A
T ZSS163304 1E TML-MRunout side B
ZSS-163302A-side label
ZSS-163304B-side label
Vinyl pressings
Handy Man
by James Taylor · 1977
30 pressings17 countriesSoft RockRock
Handy Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Handy Man
29 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 17 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T ZSS 163302-1E TML-M TIA-Side Runout Etching variation 1
T ZSS163304 1E TML-M TIB-Side Runout Etching variation 1
T ZSS 163302-1E TML-MA-Side Runout Etching variation 2
T ZSS163304 1E TML-MB-Side Runout Etching variation 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS163302-1A TML-M SA-Side Runout
ZSS163304 1H TML-M SB-Side Runout
ZSS-163302A-Side Label
ZSS-163304B-Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P ZSS 163302 1C [TML-M]Side A Runout, etched [stamped]
P ZSS 163304 1C [TML-M]Side B Runout, etched [stamped]
ZSS 163302Side A Label
ZSS 163304Side B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ASF 358
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · DJ Re-Service
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Discos CBS 22.921First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Australia | CBS BA 222315First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Brazil | CBS 33943First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | CBS 33.943First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia 3-10557First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Chile | CBS 11169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS CBS S 5363 / CBS 5363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS 5363 / CBS CBS S 5363First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | CBS CBS 5363First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Columbia 3-10557First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Mexico | CBS 7880First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 5363First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222315First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1580First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHandy Man3:02
- BBartender's Blues4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Handy Man are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Handy Man are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Handy Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia 3-10557.
How do I tell if my copy of Handy Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3-10557, ASF 358, S CBS 5363, 22.921) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T ZSS 163302-1E TML-M and T ZSS163304 1E TML-M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Handy 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.
