UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- CBS 201747
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A5046 AA Side
A5047 BB Side
John Barry & His OrchestraA Man Alone (Theme From The Film "The Ipcress File")
Vinyl pressings
A Man Alone (Theme From The Film "The Ipcress File")
by John Barry & His Orchestra · 1965
10 pressings6 countriesThemeInstrumentalSoundtrackJazz
A Man Alone was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Alone
9 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- CBS 201747
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A5046 AA Side
A5047 BB Side
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31815
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
116,224A Side
116,225B Side
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31815
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
116,224A Side
116,225B Side
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31815
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-116225-7on Jazz Version
45-116224-7on Latin Version
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- CBS 1747
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1747/1Label A side
1747/2Label B side
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Decca 31815First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Italy | CBS 1747First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Italy | CBS 1747First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | Japan | CBS LL-813CFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | CBS 1.747First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | CBS 201747First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | CBS 201747First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Decca 31815First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Decca 31815First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 4-433207", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AA Man Alone (Theme From The Film "The Ipcress File")2:20
- BBarbra's Theme2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Man Alone are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Man Alone are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was A Man Alone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is CBS 201747.
How do I tell if my copy of A Man Alone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 201747, 31815, 1747, LL-813C) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A5046 A and A5047 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Man Alone 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.
