US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-07668
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 173789A-side label
ZSS 173790B-side label
Vinyl pressings
Man In The Mirror
by Michael Jackson · 1988
29 pressings13 countriesSynth-popPop
Man In The Mirror was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Man In The Mirror
28 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 12 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 07510
- Format
- 12" · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSS-173787-1C ❀ G1Runout, Side A, etched
XSS-173788-1B G1Runout, Side B, etched
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-07668
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-173789-1A ❀ E G1Runout side A
ZSS-173790-̸1̸̸B̸ 1A ❀ E G1Runout side B
ZSS 173789A-side label
ZSS 173790B-side label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-07668
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-173789-1B ❀ A G1 C6Runout A, variant 1
ZSS-173790-1B ❀ E G1 B2Runout B, variant 1
ZSS-173789-1A ❀ G1 D A10Runout A, variant 2
ZSS-173789-1B ❀ D G1 A3Runout B, variant 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-07668
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, Styrene
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-07668
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Carrolton pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS – 173789 – 1A flower symbol G1
ZSS – 173789 – 1B flower symbol G1
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.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 651388 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 651388 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Brazil | CBS 52.114First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Epic 34 07668First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651388 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651388 7 / Epic 651388 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | Epic 05・5P-3009 / Epic/Sony 05・5P-3009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Mexico | CBS PR-650686First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Philippines | Epic CE-EP-18123First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Philippines | Epic ES-20133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Portugal | Epic EPC 651388 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | South Africa | Epic EN 6071First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Epic EPC 651388 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Epic EPC 651388 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Epic EPC 651388 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Columbia 34-076687", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMan In The Mirror4:55
- BMan In The Mirror (Instrumental)4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Man In The Mirror are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Man In The Mirror are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Man In The Mirror first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Epic 34-07668.
How do I tell if my copy of Man In The Mirror is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 34-07668, 49 07510, 651388 9, 651388 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 173789 and ZSS 173790. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Man In The Mirror 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.
