UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS ROA 1
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
ROA.1 A1 JA ΛRunout side A
ROA.1 B2 Λ 2Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Family Man
by Roachford · 1988
21 pressings5 countriesPop RockElectronicRockPop
Family Man 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 Family Man
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS ROA T1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS ROA EP1
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Stereo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS ROAT 1
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-68986
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-68986
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 68986ALabels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 651402 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 651402 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651402 7 / CBS 651402 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651402 6 / CBS 651402 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | CBS ROA 1First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | CBS ROA T1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | CBS ROAT 1First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | CBS ROA EP1First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1988 | US | Epic 34-68986First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Epic 34-68986First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 654743 612" | 12" |
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 654743 77" | 7" |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS CBS 654743 6 / CBS 654743 612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS CBS 654743 7 / CBS 654743 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS CBS 654743 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AFamily Man
- BGive It Up
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Family Man are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Family Man are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Family Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Europe. One of them is CBS ROA 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Family Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ROA 1, ROA T1, ROA EP1, ROAT 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ROA.1 A1 JA Λ and ROA.1 B2 Λ 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Family 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.
