Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records KBS 3143
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KBS 3143 - SIDE 1 - 1A - 2G.H.ZSide A
KBS 3143 - SIDE 2 - 1A - 2G.H.ZSide B
Marc JordanMannequin
Vinyl pressings
Mannequin
by Marc Jordan · 1978
12 pressings5 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Mannequin was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Mannequin
8 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3143
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3143-A-WW4 EW ⏤◁
BSK-2-3143-B-WW4 EW ⏤◁
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3143
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0 BSK-1-3143-A-JW5 #1 EWA side etch, exc 0 stamp
0 BSK-2-3143-JW6 #2 EWB side etch, exc 0 stamp
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3143
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3143-A-LW4 2 EW *A side
BSK-2-3143-B-LW5 1 EW *B side
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3143
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX185147
MX185148
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P-10544W
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P-10544W1 〄8S7 1-A-1 +A-Side Runout Etching
P-10544W2 1-A-4B-Side Runout Etching
P-10544W1A-Side Label
P-10544W2B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records KBS 3143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10544WFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10544WFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3143LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-6456WLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records KBS 3143LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records KBS 3143LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Survival3:40
- A2Jungle Choir3:00
- A3Mystery Man4:08
- A4Marina Del Ray3:11
- A5Red Desert4:45
- B1Street Life4:24
- B2Dancing On The Boardwalk3:54
- B3Only Fools3:50
- B4One Step Ahead Of The Blues2:58
- B5Lost Because You Can't Be Found2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mannequin are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mannequin are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 1981.
When was Mannequin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Canada, US, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records KBS 3143.
How do I tell if my copy of Mannequin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KBS 3143, BSK 3143, P-10544W) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KBS 3143 - SIDE 1 - 1A - 2G.H.Z and KBS 3143 - SIDE 2 - 1A - 2G.H.Z. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mannequin 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.