UK
November 16, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 712Polydor 881378-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP712A//1 420W ▽ 1 1 2A-side
POSP712B//1 420W ▽ 1 1 4B-side
John LennonEvery Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him
Vinyl pressings
Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him
by John Lennon · 1984
10 pressings5 countriesAlternative RockBalladRockPop
Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him
8 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 378-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · 19 - Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
84 NP 6747Label side A
84 NP 6755Label side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 378-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 22 - Allied
- Runout / matrix
881-378-7-84-NP-6747-ALD a R-13497-ALD SLM ∆8026 1-1 STERLINGSide A
881-378-7-84-NP-6755-ALD a R-13498-ALD SLM ∆8027 1-1 STERLINGSide B
84 NP 6747Label side A
84 NP 6755Label side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 378-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · 72 - PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
881 378 7 NP-6747-PRC-R A-1-1-1-6 STERLINGSide A runout
881 378-7 84 NP-6755-PRC-R A-1-1-1-6 STERLINGSide B runout
84 NP 6747Side A label
84 NP 6755Side B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 378-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
84 NP 6747
84 NP 6755
Germany
October 15, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 378-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
881 378-7 S1 320Stamped side A
881 378-7 S2 320Stamped side B
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 881 378-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Polydor 7DM0128 / Ono Music 7DM0128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 378-7First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 378-7 DJFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 378-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 378-7First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 378-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSP 712 / Polydor 881378-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO 70877", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO7087615998797", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEvery Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him3:32
- BIt's Alright2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 2001.
When was Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor POSP 712, released November 16, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSP 712, 881 378-7, 881 378-7 DJ, 7DM0128) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSP712A//1 420W ▽ 1 1 2 and POSP712B//1 420W ▽ 1 1 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him 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.
