US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 33820
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 33820 1FSide A runout
BL 33820 1FSide B runout
AL 33820Side A label
BL 33820Side B label
Vinyl pressings
The Manhattans
by Manhattans · 1976
34 pressings17 countriesSoulBalladDiscoFunk / Soul
The Manhattans was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Manhattans
26 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 15 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 33820
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 33820-1EA side runout, var. 1
P BL 33820-1G 4BB side runout, var. 1
AL 33920-1F PA side runout, var. 2
BL 33820-1A Al Brown FW/CSM PB side runout, var. 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 33820
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C AL 33820-1ESide A Runout - Stamped
C BL 33820-1GSide B Runout - Stamped
AL 33820Side A Label
BL 33820Side B Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 33820
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 33820-1H S | A1Runout Side A, Stamped ("S | A1" Etched)
BL 33820-1D S | E5Runout Side B, Stamped ("S | E5" Etched)
AL 33820Matrix Side A, On Label
BL 33820Matrix Side B, On Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 33820
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 33920-1EA side runout, var. 2
BL 33820-1A Al Brown FW/[Allied logo] 5B side runout, the 5 is etched sideways
AL 33820A side label
BL 33820B side label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 33820
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P AL 33820-1H S1 A12 1Side A Runout - Stamped
C BL 33820-1D D4Side B Runout - Stamped
AL 33820Side A Label
BL 33820Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | CBS SBP 234861First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | CBS 137939First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia KC 33820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Costa Rica | CBS 100271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Europe | CBS CBS 81513First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Greece | CBS CBS 81513First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 80First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 80First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Malaysia | Music Girl US 641LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1976 | Malaysia | CBS 25AP-80First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Mexico | Columbia PC 33820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Mexico | CBS CLS-5510First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 234861 / CBS PC 33820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Singapore | CBS 25AP-80First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | CBS S 81513First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Halpern Records AG 2306LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 2422LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | CBS STR 20015LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 33820LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 33820LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Searching For Love4:38
- A2We'll Have Forever To Love3:09
- A3Take It Or Leave It3:17
- A4Reasons3:29
- A5How Can Anything So Good Be So Bad For You?3:10
- B1Hurt3:03
- B2Wonderful World Of Love2:47
- B3If You're Ever Gonna Love Me3:08
- B4La La La Wish Upon A Star3:27
- B5Kiss And Say Goodbye4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Manhattans are there?
34 vinyl pressings of The Manhattans are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1976 and 1983.
When was The Manhattans first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Columbia PC 33820.
How do I tell if my copy of The Manhattans is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 33820, C 33820, CBS 81513, CBS 32566) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 33820 1F and BL 33820 1F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Manhattans 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.
