Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 817 504-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Miquel BrownManpower
Vinyl pressings
Manpower
by Miquel Brown · 1983
14 pressings10 countriesHi NRGElectronic
Manpower 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 Manpower
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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
November 4, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOLP 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SOHOLP 1 - A1 HENRIETTA HIPPO STRIKES AGAIN ☆MT☆ 1 DAMONTRunout side A
SOHOLP 1 - B2 BETTY BONES RULES THE CONTROLS ☆MT☆ 1 DAMONTRunout side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOLP 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
SOHOLP 1 A "HARD LUCK ATV. GOOD LUCK JESS" MT☆1 DAMONTRunout, A-side, etched
SOHOLP 1 B "MISS PIGGY" YOU'RE TOO MUCH FOR A WHITE WOMAN" MT☆1 DAMONTRunout, B-side, etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- TSR Records MAN 1
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- TSR Records TLP1216
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TLP-1216-A ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀ MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.A side runout
TLP-1216-B ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀ MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.B side runout
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOLP 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
OHOLP 1 - A1 HENRIETTA HIPPO STRIKES AGAIN ☆MT☆ 1 DAMONTA Side
SOHOLP 1 - B2 BETTY BONES RULES THE CONTROLS ☆MT☆ 1 DAMONTB Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Polydor MAN 1First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | France | Record Shack Records SOHOLP 1 / Carrere 66.068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Carrere 817 504-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | Record Shack Records 618403First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | Carrere CRE 25815First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOLP 1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOLP 1First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1983 | US | TSR Records MAN 1First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | US | TSR Records TLP1216First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOLP 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOLP 1LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Italy | Carrere CRE 25815First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Fermata 48.515LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Musart EDI 60758LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Manpower8:00
- A2Beeline7:36
- A3Sunny Day5:50
- B1He's A Saint, He's A Sinner8:42
- B2Maybe He Forgot4:43
- B3So Many Men, So Little Time8:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Manpower are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Manpower are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Manpower first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, UK, US, Italy and more. One of them is Carrere 817 504-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Manpower is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 817 504-1, SOHOLP 1, MAN 1, TLP1216) 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 Manpower 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.
