Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 9215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
19-9215-1A-1 ARunout side A, stamped
19-9215-1B-1 ARunout side B, stamped
AMS 9215-1Label side A
AMS 9215-2Label side B
Joe JacksonReal Men B/W Chinatown
Vinyl pressings
Real Men B/W Chinatown
by Joe Jackson · 1982
10 pressings5 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Real Men B/W Chinatown was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Real Men B/W Chinatown
10 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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
June 11, 1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 8231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMS-8231-A2 B 2A Side runout
AMS-8231-B1 ΛB Side runout
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 8231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMS-8231-A1Runout, side A, etched
AMS-8231-B1Runout, side B, etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 8231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMS-8231 - A1 Λ 6Runout side A
AMS-8231 - B1 ΛRunout side B
AMS 8231-ALabel side A
AMS 8231-BLabel side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 8231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Picture Disc, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMS-8231-A1Runout, side A, etched
AMS-8231-B1Runout, side B, etched
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K 8771
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
7 SMX-59713 W2A 2 4:03Side A handwritten run-outs
2SMX59714 4:26 P2ASide B handwritten run-outs
MX-59713Side A label
MX-59714Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | A&M Records K 8771First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Australia | A&M Records K 8771First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 8771First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9215 / A&M Records AMS-9215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9215First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 8231First year7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 8231First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 8231First year7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 8231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AReal Men4:03
- BChinatown4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Real Men B/W Chinatown are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Real Men B/W Chinatown are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Real Men B/W Chinatown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, UK, Australia, New Zealand and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 9215.
How do I tell if my copy of Real Men B/W Chinatown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 9215, AMS 8231, K 8771) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 19-9215-1A-1 A and 19-9215-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Real Men B/W Chinatown 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.
