France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 887
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
160POL 2056 887 A [logo ><] POLYGRAM A7Etched, side A
160POL 2056 887 B [logo ><] POLYGRAM A6Etched, side B
Jean GabilouHumanahum
Vinyl pressings
Humanahum
by Jean Gabilou · 1981
16 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
Humanahum was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Humanahum
16 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 890
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
160 2056890 A POLYGRAMStamped on runout area side A
160 2056890 B POLYGRAMStamped on runout area side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 890
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pyral
- Runout / matrix
160 2056890 A P̶O̶L̶Y̶G̶R̶A̶M̶ 2056 890 AxRunout side A
160 2056890 B P̶O̶L̶Y̶G̶R̶A̶M̶ 2056 890 BxRunout side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 890
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Injected Label
- Runout / matrix
160 2056 890 A POLYGRAM 2056 890 AxSide A
160 2056890 B POLYGRAM 2056 890 BxSide B
Yugoslavia
August 1981- Label and catalog number
- PGP RTB 1220160Polydor 2056 890
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
1220160 A 4881Runout A
1220160 B 4881Runout B
Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056890
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2056 887 - ASide A (etched)
2056 887 - B1Side B (etched)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Belgium | Polydor 2056890First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Belgium | Polydor 2056 890First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Belgium | Polydor 2056 887First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Belgium | Polydor 2056 890First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1981 | Belgium | Polydor 2056 890First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2056 887First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2056 890First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2056 890First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2056 890First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Jupiter Records 6.13079 AC / Jupiter Records 6.13 079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2056 890First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | polydor 2056 890First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Portugal | Polydor 2056 890First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2056 890First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Polydor 20 56 890 50First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHumanahum2:58
- BHumanahum (Instrumental)3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Humanahum are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Humanahum are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Humanahum first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, Yugoslavia, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 2056 887.
How do I tell if my copy of Humanahum is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2056 887, 2056 890, 1220160, 2056890) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 160POL 2056 887 A [logo ><] POLYGRAM A7 and 160POL 2056 887 B [logo ><] POLYGRAM A6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Humanahum 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.