UK
November 24, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YKR 8443-2 G KTA runout stamped
YKR 8444-1 P KT 1B runout stamped
YKR 8443A label
YKR 8444B label
Jimmy JamesA Man Like Me / Survival
Vinyl pressings
A Man Like Me / Survival
by Jimmy James · 1972
11 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
A Man Like Me / Survival 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.
How to spot a first pressing of A Man Like Me / Survival
4 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
YKR 8443-1 KTLabel A
YKR 8444-1 KTLabel B
UK
November 24, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Negram NG 763
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Netherlands | Negram NG 763First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | UK | Stateside SS 2209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Stateside SS 2209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Stateside SS 2209First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Stateside SS 22097", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Stateside SS 22097", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | EMI INT 5107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | UK | EMI INT 5107", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1976 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-944507", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | EMI INT 5107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | EMI INT 5107", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- AA Man Like Me
- BSurvival
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Man Like Me / Survival are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Man Like Me / Survival are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1972 and 1976.
When was A Man Like Me / Survival first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Netherlands. One of them is Stateside SS 2209, released November 24, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of A Man Like Me / Survival is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS 2209, NG 763) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YKR 8443-2 G KT and YKR 8444-1 P KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Man Like Me / Survival 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.