US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records 141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Bell 1354- 5-16-72Side A Runout
Bell 1355- 5-16-72Side B Runout
LoboA Simple Man
Vinyl pressings
A Simple Man
by Lobo · 1972
15 pressings10 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
A Simple Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 A Simple Man
13 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 8 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Bell 1354-1-1-1 Rick PR DA runout
Bell 1355-1-1-1 PR DB runout
1354A label
1355B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT-141
- Format
- 7"
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT-141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records 141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6073 813
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
200 6073 813 A1Label A
200 6073 813 B1Label B
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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Brazil | Philips 6073 813First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Big Tree Records 141XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6073 813First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6073 813First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Guatemala | Philips 60 73 813First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Bell Records 1354-BWFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Philips 6073 813First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Norway | Philips 6073.813First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Big Tree Records 141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Big Tree Records BT-141First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Big Tree Records BT 141First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Big Tree Records BT-141First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | US | Big Tree Records 141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Mexico | Philips 285 / Philips 6073 8137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | Philips TOS 9107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AA Simple Man2:52
- BDon't Expect Me To Be Your Friend3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Simple Man are there?
15 vinyl pressings of A Simple Man are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was A Simple Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Brazil, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Big Tree Records 141.
How do I tell if my copy of A Simple Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 141, BT 141, BT-141, 6073 813) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Bell 1354- 5-16-72 and Bell 1355- 5-16-72. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Simple 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.
