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The Best Of Manfred Mann

by Manfred Mann · 1977

29 pressings14 countriesRock & RollRock

The Best Of Manfred Mann was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Best Of Manfred Mann

7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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

1977
Label and catalog number
EMI M-11688
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

M-1-11688 F1 #1 JCRunout A etched

M-2-11688 F1 #1 WallyRunout B etched

MASTERED BY CAPITOL ORunout stamped, both sides

M 1-11688Matrix A, on label

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UK

1977
Label and catalog number
EMI NUT 7EMI OC 056-06 428M
Format
LP, Compilation, Mono
Runout / matrix

NUTM 7 A-1 HTMRunout side A stamped, HTM etched, Variant 1

NUTM 7 B-1 HTMRunout side B stamped, HTM etched, Variant 1

NUTM 7 A-1 29 HTMRunout side A stamped, HTM etched, Variant 2

NUTM 7 B-1 27 HTMRunout side B stamped, HTM etched, Variant 2

Full details of this pressing

Australia

1977
Label and catalog number
Drum 8244Columbia SOEX-10367
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

NUT. 7ASide A runout

NUT. 7BSide B runout

NUT-7ASide A label

NUT-7BSide B label

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 29 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s14 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1977AustraliaColumbia SOEX 10367First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1977AustraliaEMI SOEX.10367First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1977AustraliaDrum 8244 / Columbia SOEX-10367First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1977BeneluxEMI 5C 038-06428First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977GermanyCrystal 054 CRY 06 428 MLP, Mono, Compilation, Reissue · MonoLP, Mono, Compilation, Reissue · Mono
1977New ZealandEMI NUT 7First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1977UKEMI NUT 7 / EMI OC 056-06 428MFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1977USEMI M-11688First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1978FranceEMI 2C 066-06583 MLP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1978NetherlandsEMI 5C 038-06428LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1978NetherlandsCrystal 054 CRY 06 428LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1978UKEMI NUT 7 / EMI 0C 056-06 428MLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1978USCapitol Records M-11688LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1979USCapitol Records N-16073LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono
1980s9 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980CanadaCapitol Records N-16073LP, Mono, Compilation, Reissue · MonoLP, Mono, Compilation, Reissue · Mono
1980CanadaCapitol Records SN-16073LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono
1980IndiaEMI NUT 7LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1980UKEMI NUT 7 / EMI 0C 056-06 428MLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1981EuropeMusic For Pleasure 1A022-58029LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1981NetherlandsMusic For Pleasure 1A022-58029LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1981NetherlandsMusic For Pleasure 1A022-58029LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1983EuropeEMI 1A 046-1064281LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1984PortugalEMI 1064281LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
Year unknown6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaDrum 8244 / Columbia SOEX-10367LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?BelgiumSounds Superb 4M036-07637LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?SwedenEMI 7C 054-06428 MLP, Mono, Compilation, Reissue · MonoLP, Mono, Compilation, Reissue · Mono
?SwedenEMI 7C 054-06428 MLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
?USCapitol Records N-16073LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono
?USCapitol Records N-16073LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono

Tracklist

  1. A1Sha La La2:30
  2. A25, 4, 3, 2, 11:57
  3. A3With God On Our Side4:22
  4. A4If You Gotta Go, Go Now2:32
  5. A5Do Wah Diddy Diddy2:22
  6. B1Pretty Flamingo2:34
  7. B2The One In The Middle2:38
  8. B3Oh No, Not My Baby2:20
  9. B4John Hardy2:05
  10. B5Come Tomorrow2:46

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Manfred Mann are there?

29 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Manfred Mann are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1977 and 1984.

When was The Best Of Manfred Mann first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Benelux and more. One of them is EMI M-11688.

How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Manfred Mann is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-11688, NUT 7, SOEX 10367, SOEX.10367) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-1-11688 F1 #1 JC and M-2-11688 F1 #1 Wally. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Best Of Manfred Mann 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.

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