Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Memory Records MEMIX 063
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MEMIX 063 ARunout side A, etched
MEMIX 063 BRunout side B, etched
MEMIX 063 ALabel side A
MEMIX 063 BLabel side B
Ken LaszloGlasses Man
Vinyl pressings
Glasses Man
by Ken Laszlo · 1987
11 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Glasses Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Glasses Man
9 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Memory Records MEMIX 063
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI ED329
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Avenue Records AV 2051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Memory Records MEM 063Memory Records MEMIX 063
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MEM 063 A SSTSide A, etched
MEM 063 B SSTSide B, etched
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Memory Records MEMIX 0210
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | EMI ED329First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Australia | Avenue Records AV 2051First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Memory Records MEM 063 / Memory Records MEMIX 063First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Memory Records MEMIX 0210First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Italy | Memory Records MEMIX 063First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Memory Records MEMIX 063First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8141First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7141First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8141First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | NRG NRG 001 MX (003)12" | 12" |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1189-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AGlasses Man6:00
- BGlasses Man (Instrumental Version)4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Glasses Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Glasses Man are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 2025.
When was Glasses Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Italy, Australia, Germany, Sweden. One of them is Memory Records MEMIX 063.
How do I tell if my copy of Glasses Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MEMIX 063, ED329, AV 2051, MEM 063) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MEMIX 063 A and MEMIX 063 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Glasses Man 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.
