US
September 1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-564
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-564-X4. 1 ✲Runout A
ST-2-564-X4. 1 ✲Runout B
ST 1-564Label A
ST 2-564Label B
Little Junior ParkerThe Outside Man
Vinyl pressings
The Outside Man
by Little Junior Parker · 1970
12 pressings4 countriesFunk / SoulBlues
The Outside Man 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 The Outside Man
2 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
September 1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-564
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-564-X2 ─◁Side A runout
ST-2-564-X2 ─◁Side B runout
ST 1-564Label A
ST 2-564Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 | US | Capitol Records ST-564First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records ST-564First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 513LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 513LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | France | Vogue LDM. 30.191 / Vogue LDM. 30191LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | People PLEO 18LP | LP |
| 1974 | US | Groove Merchant GM 513LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Groove Merchant GM 513LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | Groove Merchant GM 513 / Mr Bongo MRBLP299LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | US | Groove Merchant GM 513 / Mr Bongo MRBLP299LP, Album, Club Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Numbered, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Numbered, Club edition |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Groove Merchant GM 513 / Mr Bongo MRBLP299LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2025 | US | Groove Merchant GMLP-513LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Outside Man3:12
- A2Darling Depend On Me3:43
- A3Taxman3:42
- A4Love Ain't Nothin' But A Business Goin' On3:20
- A5Rivers Invitation2:45
- B1I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone3:38
- B2Just To Hold My Hand3:51
- B3You Know I Love You3:33
- B4Lady Madonna2:12
- B5Tomorrow Never Knows3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Outside Man are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Outside Man are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 2025.
When was The Outside Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Capitol Records ST-564, released September 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of The Outside Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-564) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-564-X4. 1 ✲ and ST-2-564-X4. 1 ✲. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Outside 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.