UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 2464002Atlantic 2464 002
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2464002 A//1 1 1 1Runout side A
2464002 B//1 1 1 1 3Runout side B
Percy SledgeWhen A Man Loves A Woman
Vinyl pressings
When A Man Loves A Woman
by Percy Sledge · 1970
11 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
When A Man Loves A Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 When A Man Loves A Woman
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Country unknown
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 2464-002
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
South Africa
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 2464 002Music For Leisure 2464 002
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2464-002 2A - 3Side 1 runout stamped
2464 002 _B - 2Side 2 runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Unknown | Atlantic 2464-002First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Africa | Atlantic 2464 002 / Music For Leisure 2464 002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | UK | Atlantic 2464002 / Atlantic 2464 002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Norway | Atlantic 2464 002 / Atlantic 2464.002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Norway | Atlantic 2464 002 / Atlantic 2464.002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | UK | Atlantic K20 002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic 2464.002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Australia | Summit SRA 250-575 / Midi SRA 250-575LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Norway | Atlantic 20 002 / Atlantic ATL 20 066LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Atlantic 20 002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Atlantic ATL 1067LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Come Softly To Me
- A2You Don't Miss Your Water
- A3Heart Of A Child
- A4Out Of Left Field
- A5You Send Me
- A6Oh, How Happy
- B1When A Man Loves A Woman
- B2My Special Prayer
- B3I Love Everything About You
- B4High Cost Of Leaving
- B5Love Me Tender
- B6Warm And tender Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When A Man Loves A Woman are there?
11 vinyl pressings of When A Man Loves A Woman are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 1974.
When was When A Man Loves A Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, South Africa. One of them is Atlantic 2464002.
How do I tell if my copy of When A Man Loves A Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2464002, 2464-002, 2464 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2464002 A//1 1 1 1 and 2464002 B//1 1 1 1 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When A Man Loves A Woman 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.
