US
June 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30550
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · XS - Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 o PAL-30550-1C A7Runout A
XS o PBL-30550-1C CRunout B
AL 30550Label A
BL 30550Label B
Vinyl pressings
Man In Black
by Johnny Cash · 1971
17 pressings13 countriesCountry RockCountryFolkWorld
Man In Black was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Man In Black
13 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 10 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
June 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30550
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-30550-1C E 5 P oRunout side A - variant 1
PBL-30550-1C 2 A 5 P oRunout side B - variant 1
PAL-30550-1C C 4 P oRunout side A - variant 2
PBL-30550-1C E 2 P oRunout side B - variant 2
US
June 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30550
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 1 o PAL-30550-1A B 7Side A runout, variant 1, etched ["o" & "B" stamped]
T 1 o PAL-30550-1A DSide A runout, variant 2, etched ["o" & "D" stamped]
T 1 o PBL-30550-1A B 9Side B runout, variant 1, etched ["o" & "B" stamped]
T 1 o PBL-30550-1A D7Side B runout, variant 2, etched ["o" & "D" stamped]
US
June 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30550
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-30550-1D 1 S C2 oSide A runout, variant 1
PBL-30550-1B S 1 D2 oSide B runout, variant 1
P AL-30550-1D 1 S B 1 oSide A runout, variant 2
PBL-30550-1B o A2 S 1Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 64331
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S-64331-A1 1 3 ΛRunout, side A, variant 1
S-64331-B1 1 [?] ΛRunout, side B, variant 1
S-64331-A1 3 ARunout, side A, variant 2
S-64331-B1 3 DRunout, side B, variant 2
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233983
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | CBS SBP 233983First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Columbia C 30550First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50429First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS S 64331First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473885First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Singapore | CBS C 30550First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1602First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Spain | CBS S 64331First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | CBS S 64331First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Columbia C 30550First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia C 30550First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Columbia C 30550First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Columbia C 30550First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Taiwan | Tailee TLA-6744LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Friday Music FRM-30550 / Columbia 88875017121LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Italy | The Saifam Group srl COM 241LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3387 / Columbia MOVLP3387LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Preacher Said, "Jesus Said"3:42
- A2Orphan Of The Road3:34
- A3You've Got A New Light Shining In Your Eyes2:02
- A4If Not For Love3:04
- A5Man In Black2:55
- B1Singin' In Viet Nam Talkin' Blues2:55
- B2Ned Kelly2:16
- B3Look For Me2:17
- B4Dear Mrs.3:47
- B5I Talk To Jesus Every Day2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Man In Black are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Man In Black are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1971 and 2024.
When was Man In Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia C 30550, released June 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Man In Black is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 30550, S 64331, SBP 233983, SONP 50429) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 o PAL-30550-1C A7 and XS o PBL-30550-1C C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Man In Black 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.
