UK
May 1994- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 1964
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCST 1964 A-2-1-1A side runout
MCST 1964 B-1-1-1B side runout
MCST 1964ALabel A side
MCST 1964BLabel B side
Jody WatleyWhen A Man Loves A Woman
Vinyl pressings
When A Man Loves A Woman
by Jody Watley · 1994
12 pressings2 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
When A Man Loves A Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 When A Man Loves A Woman
12 pressings came out in 1994, 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCSX 1964
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCS#X 1964 A-2-1-A side
MCSX 1964 B-1-1- COPYMASTERS MILES!
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 1964
- Format
- 12", White Label
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 12-54802MCA Records MCA12-54802
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records wmcst 1964MCA Records WMCST 1964
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo
- Runout / matrix
WMCST 1964 A-1-1- 1 COPYMASTERS. Miles.A side runout
WMCST 1964 B-1-1- 1B side runout
WMCST 1964 C-1-1- 1C side runout
WMCST 1964 D-1-1- 1D side runout
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA8P-2924
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
MCA-11870Label sides A & B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | UK | MCA Records MCSX 1964First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | MCA Records wmcst 1964 / MCA Records WMCST 1964First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | MCA Records MCST 1964First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA 12-54802 / MCA Records MCA12-54802First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA8P-2924First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA8P 2976First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA8P-3024First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA11915First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA8P-2940First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA8P 2987First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA8P 2976First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | MCA Records MCST 1964First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhen A Man Loves A Woman (Remix Version)5:39
- B1When A Man Loves A Woman (Album Version)5:34
- B2When A Man Loves A Woman (D.J.'s Club Mix)4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When A Man Loves A Woman are there?
12 vinyl pressings of When A Man Loves A Woman are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was When A Man Loves A Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, US. One of them is MCA Records MCST 1964, released May 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of When A Man Loves A Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCST 1964, MCSX 1964, MCA 12-54802, wmcst 1964) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCST 1964 A-2-1-1 and MCST 1964 B-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When A Man Loves A Woman 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.
