Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92-0153-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Vinyl pressings
Automatic Man
by Michael Sembello · 1983
31 pressings18 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Automatic Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Automatic Man
30 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 18 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.
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92-9485-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(stamped: ) R/S Alsdorf 929485-7 A (etched: ) I2 M DRunout side A
(stamped: ) R/S Alsdorf 929485-7 B (etched: ) 2VRunout side B
92-9485-AMatrix on side A centre label
92-9485-BMatrix on side B centre label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 9485 TWarner Bros. Records W 9485(T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W9485T-A. 1 MT. DAMONT ARunout side A
W9485T-B. MT. DAMONT BRunout side B
W 9485(T) ALabel side A
W 9485(T) BLabel side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W9485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 0-20153Warner Bros. Records 9 201530 A
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
0-20153A-SH2 [Allied a logo] B-18623-SH2 SLM ∆ 5388 1-1Side A runout
0-20153-B-SH2 [Allied a logo] B-18624-SH2 SLM ∆ 5388-X 1-1Side B runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 0-20153First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 94857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 94857First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 45-80086First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | France | Warner Bros. Records 92-0153-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Warner Bros. Records 92-9485-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 92-9485-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 92-0153-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 92-9485-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | Warner Bros. Records W 9485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92 9485-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records SLDB-3038First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records PRO-050First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records 92-9467-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records 7-29485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAutomatic Man (Extended Remix)6:59
- B1Automatic Man (Instrumental Remix)3:58
- B2Summer Lovers (Long Version)5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Automatic Man are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Automatic Man are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was Automatic Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 92-0153-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Automatic Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 92-0153-0, 92-9485-7, W 9485 T, W9485) 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 Automatic Man 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.
