US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard Disco SPV 37
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPV-37A-RE1-1A JANOSSide A Runout
SPV 37B-RE-1CSide B Runout
SPV 37-ASide A Label
SPV 37-BSide B Label
Roni GriffithMondo Man
Vinyl pressings
Mondo Man
by Roni Griffith · 1980
10 pressings7 countriesElectroSynth-popHi NRGElectronic
Mondo Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Mondo Man
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD 35218
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
V SD 35218 A- 1CRunout side A, stamped, variant 1
V SD 35218 B- 1BRunout side B, stamped, variant 1
V SD 35218 A-1BRunout side A, stamped, variant 2
V SD 35218 B-1ARunout side B, stamped, variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard Disco SPV 37
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD 35218
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
V SD 35218 A-1ASide A (Runout)
V SD 35218 A-1BSide B (Runout)
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard SPV 37
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Accord ACX 135039
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Vanguard SPV 37First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | France | Accord ACX 135039First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Vanguard VA 37021First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Mexico | Melody SS 6028 / Vanguard Disco SS 6028First year12" | 12" |
| 1980 | Philippines | Vanguard VSDS-805First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Vanguard Disco SPV 37First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Vanguard Disco SPV 37First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Vanguard VSD 35218First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Vanguard VSD 35218First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Switzerland | Vanguard P 45-107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMondo Man3:15
- B(The Best Part Of) Breaking Up2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mondo Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mondo Man are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1982.
When was Mondo Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada, France, Italy and more. One of them is Vanguard Disco SPV 37.
How do I tell if my copy of Mondo Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPV 37, VSD 35218, ACX 135039, VA 37021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPV-37A-RE1-1A JANOS and SPV 37B-RE-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mondo 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.
