UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 583734
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Johnny GriffinThe Man I Love
Vinyl pressings
The Man I Love
by Johnny Griffin · 1969
15 pressings5 countriesJazz
The Man I Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 The Man I Love
1 pressing came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 583734First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-7068LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-7068LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-6113 / Trio Records PA-6113LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Freedom 511014 / Black Lion Records BLP 30160LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Black Lion Records K18P-9338LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Black Lion Records BLP 60107LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Japan | Black Lion Records NLP2012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Black Lion Records BLP 60107 / ORG Music ORGM-1066LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2012 | US | ORG Music ORGM-1066 / Black Lion Records BLP 60107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | US | ORG Music ORGM-1066 / Black Lion Records BLP 60107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | Germany | ORG Music ORGM-1067LP, 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2018 | US | Black Lion Records BLP 60107 / ORG Music ORGM-1066LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2018 | US | ORG Music ORGM-1066 / Black Lion Records BLP 60107LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Black Lion Records ORGM-1066 / ORG Music ORGM-1066LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1The Man I Love12:29
- A2Hush-A-Bye9:31
- B1Blues For Harvey12:38
- B2Sophisticated Lady5:55
- B3Wee2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Man I Love are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Man I Love are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 2018.
When was The Man I Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK. One of them is Polydor 583734.
How do I tell if my copy of The Man I Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 583734) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Man I Love 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.
