UK
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia STWO 5Columbia 1E 046 ◦ 04762
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 4199-1 AT 1Side A runout, stamped
YAX 4200-1 HT 2Side B runout, stamped
YAX.4199Side A label
YAX.4200Side B label
Manuel And His Music Of The MountainsThis Is Manuel
Vinyl pressings
This Is Manuel
by Manuel And His Music Of The Mountains · 1971
10 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningInstrumentalPopClassical
This Is Manuel was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 This Is Manuel
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia STWO 5
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Sampler · Made in France
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia STWO 5
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Sampler
- Runout / matrix
YAX 4199-1 GARunout, side A
YAX 4200-1 RARunout, side B
Turkey
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TSX 12Columbia Plakları TSX 12
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Turkey | Columbia TSX 12 / Columbia Plakları TSX 12First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Columbia STWO 5First yearLP, Compilation, Sampler | LP, Compilation, Sampler |
| 1971 | UK | Columbia STWO 5First yearLP, Compilation, Sampler | LP, Compilation, Sampler |
| 1971 | UK | Columbia STWO 5 / Columbia 1E 046 ◦ 04762First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Greece | Columbia SCXG 1027LP, Compilation, Sampler, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Sampler, Stereo |
| 1973 | Greece | Columbia SCXG 1027LP, Compilation, Sampler, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Sampler, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-03846 / World Record Club R. 03846LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia SOEX 9783LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Australia | Columbia SOEX-9783LP, Compilation, Sampler, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Sampler, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Columbia STWO 5 / Columbia 1E 046 ◦ 04762LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Honeymoon Song2:26
- A2Intermezzo3:19
- A3A Man And A Woman3:10
- A4The Shadow Of Your Smile3:53
- A5Waltz From Serenade For Strings2:54
- A6The Wedding Song3:03
- A7I Will Wait For You2:35
- B1Proud Matador2:07
- B2La Golondrina3:13
- B3Spanish Harlem3:00
- B4Somewhere My Love3:06
- B5Autumn Leaves3:18
- B6I Talk To The Trees3:30
- B7Jealousy2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Is Manuel are there?
10 vinyl pressings of This Is Manuel are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1977.
When was This Is Manuel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Turkey. One of them is Columbia STWO 5, released May 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of This Is Manuel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STWO 5, TSX 12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 4199-1 AT 1 and YAX 4200-1 HT 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is This Is Manuel 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.
