Yugoslavia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Jugoton SOY 88876Oyster OYR 103
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
SOY 888876 A ZPRunout Side A
SOY-888876 BRunout Side B
RainbowMan On The Silver Mountain
Vinyl pressings
Man On The Silver Mountain
by Rainbow · 1975
24 pressings15 countriesHard RockArena RockRock
Man On The Silver Mountain was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 On The Silver Mountain
18 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Oyster OYR 103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
OYR 103 A-2U KENDUN A 1.1 1Side A
OYR 103 B-2U O 1 KENDUN BSide B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PD-14290-75NP-1287-S MW-5 KENDUN-B MR △98026Side A
PD-14290-75NP-1291-S-MW-5 KENDUN A MR △98027Side B
(75 NP 1287)Printed on label Side A
(75 NP 1291)Printed on label Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P̶D̶-̶1̶4̶2̶9̶0̶-75NP-1287-S-SH-1 8-2875 KENDUN-B 9032h ƧSide A
P̶D̶-̶1̶4̶2̶9̶0̶-75NP-1291-S-SH-1 KENDUN-A 8-2875 3082hSide B
(75 N? 1287)Printed on label Side A
(75 NP 1291)Printed on label Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PD-14290-75NP-1287-S - PRC-4-1-1 KENDUN B
PD-14290-75NP-1291-S - PRC-4-11-1 KENDUN A
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Oyster OYR 103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
OYR 103 A-2U KENDUN A G 1Side A
OYR 103 B-2U G 1 KENDUN BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Oyster OYR-11006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | Oyster 4 C 006-97061First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor PD 14290First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Denmark | Oyster OYR 103First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Oyster 2C 010-97061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Oyster 1 C 006-97 061 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-97 061First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Oyster 1 C 006-97 0617", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Oyster 5C 006-97061First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | Oyster 8E 006-97061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Oyster 1 J 006-97061 / Oyster 1 J006-97.061First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Oyster OYR 103First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Oyster OYR 103First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Oyster OYR 1037", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 14290First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 14290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | EMI 41787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Thailand | 4 Track Stereo Records FT. 313 / 4 Track Stereo Records F.T.-3137", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AMan On The Silver Mountain3:54
- BSnake Charmer4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Man On The Silver Mountain are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Man On The Silver Mountain are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1975 and 1978.
When was Man On The Silver Mountain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Yugoslavia, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Jugoton SOY 88876.
How do I tell if my copy of Man On The Silver Mountain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOY 88876, OYR 103, PD 14290, DP 1996) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SOY 888876 A ZP and SOY-888876 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Man On The Silver Mountain 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.
