South Africa
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips SUC 130
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Manfred MannThe Best Of Manfred Mann
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Manfred Mann
by Manfred Mann · 1979
11 pressings7 countriesPop RockBeatPop
The Best Of Manfred Mann was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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
1 pressing came out in 1979, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | South Africa | Philips SUC 130First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Rainbow RDL 1552LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australia | Rainbow RDL 1552LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Philips 9279 307LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | South Africa | Philips LSS 160LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Philips 68 41 154 / Orbis 68 41 154LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Italy | Philips 9279 307LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Philips 822 311-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Spain | Philips 92 79 307LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Platinum PLP 91LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Spain | Philips 68 41 154LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1The Mighty Quinn
- A2Ha Ha Said The Clown
- A3Up The Junction
- A4Just Like A Woman
- A5Semi-Detached, Suburban Mr. James
- A6Fox On The Run
- B1My Name Is Jack
- B2Ragamuffin' Man
- B3Sweet Pea
- B4So Long, Dad
- B5One Way
- B6Trouble And Tea
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Manfred Mann are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Manfred Mann are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1988.
When was The Best Of Manfred Mann first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in South Africa. One of them is Philips SUC 130.
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 SUC 130) 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 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.
