US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-51019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Rupert HolmesMorning Man
Vinyl pressings
Morning Man
by Rupert Holmes · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesSoft RockRock
Morning 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 Morning Man
8 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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
- MCA Records MCA-51019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MC 10789A-Side Label
MC 10836-MB-Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-51019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
◈-P-◈ STERLING MC 10789 SS4A-Side Runout Etching
◈-P-◈ STERLING MC 10836 M SS2B-Side Runout Etching
(MC10789)A-Side Label
(MC10836-M)B-Side Label
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-51019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-51019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records VIMX-1512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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 | Australia | MCA Records MCA-51019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-51019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIMX-1512First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIMX-1512First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCA 51019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-51019First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-51019First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-51019First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1981 | Peru | MCA Records F-MCA 0051019.37", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Peru | MCA Records F-MCA 0051019.37", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMorning Man3:42
- BMorning Man3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Morning Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Morning Man are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Morning Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-51019.
How do I tell if my copy of Morning Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-51019, VIMX-1512, MCA 51019) 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 Morning 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.
