UK
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 250
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Joan ArmatradingThinking Man
Vinyl pressings
Thinking Man
by Joan Armatrading · 1985
11 pressings6 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Thinking Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Thinking Man
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2751
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2751
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K9670
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records K9670First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | A&M Records X 14177First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | A&M Records X 14177First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1985 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 9670First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1468First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 250First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2751First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2751First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 250First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 250First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | A&M Records K-96707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThinking Man4:05
- B1Love Grows
- B2Drop The Pilot
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thinking Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Thinking Man are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Thinking Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is A&M Records AMY 250, released May 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Thinking Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMY 250, AM 250, AM-2751, K9670) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thinking 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.
