UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Chapter 1 CH 126
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Les Reed And His OrchestraMan Of Action / Madrid
Vinyl pressings
Man Of Action / Madrid
by Les Reed And His Orchestra · 1970
10 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Man Of Action / Madrid was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Of Action / Madrid
5 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Chapter 1 CH 126
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Chapter 1 CH 189 Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6103 004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single
Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6103 004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out centre
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Belgium | Chapter 1 CH 189 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Decca 6103 004First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single · Mono |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Decca 6103 004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Chapter 1 CH 126First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Chapter 1 CH 126First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Belgium | Pims P 5.0187", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Belgium | Pims P 5.0187", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Belgium | Supreme Records S 6207", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Supreme Records S. 1177", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | UK | Chapter 1 CH 1267", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AMan Of Action
- BMadrid
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Man Of Action / Madrid are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Man Of Action / Madrid are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1970 and 1974.
When was Man Of Action / Madrid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Belgium, Netherlands. One of them is Chapter 1 CH 126.
How do I tell if my copy of Man Of Action / Madrid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CH 126, CH 189 Y, 6103 004) 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 Man Of Action / Madrid 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.