France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Koka Records 11915
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO MU 11 915 - A Y.D.Hand-Etched side A
MPO MU 11915 B Y.D. à Monsieur et Madame GOUDE.Hand-Etched side B
Mad MatrixMen Alone
Vinyl pressings
Men Alone
by Mad Matrix · 1985
10 pressings7 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Men Alone was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Men Alone
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Koka Records 11524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 325007
- Format
- 12"
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 125037
- Format
- 7"
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 107 911Coconut 107 911-100
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Hawk Records HAWK 1110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Belgium | Vogue 325007First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Belgium | Vogue 125037First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Europe | Coconut 107 911 / Coconut 107 911-100First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Koka Records 11915First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Koka Records 11524First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Hawk Records HAWK 1110First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Electric Flash EF-002First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Spain | Electric Flash EF-001First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Sweden | Hawk Records HAWKMX 03First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Coconut 602 15412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AMen Alone3:37
- BWe Are Mad Matrix4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Men Alone are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Men Alone are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Men Alone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, Belgium, Europe, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Koka Records 11915.
How do I tell if my copy of Men Alone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11915, 11524, 325007, 125037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO MU 11 915 - A Y.D. and MPO MU 11915 B Y.D. à Monsieur et Madame GOUDE.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Men Alone 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.