Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Anthem ANS-046Anthem ANS 046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ANS-046-A1 MASTERDISKRunout side A
ANS-046-BRunout side B
◎ ("Target" logo stamp)Runout both sides
Vinyl pressings
New World Man
by Rush · 1982
18 pressings9 countriesProg RockRock
New World Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 New World Man
17 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Anthem SPE-011
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury RUSH 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RUSH 8 A//1∇420W 11 4 PPRunout side A, variant 1
RUSH 8 B/1 11 4Runout side B, variant 1
RUSH 8 A//1∇420W 11 3 PPRunout side A, variant 2
RUSH 8 B/1 11 5Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury RUSH 812
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RUSH812 A // 1 ▽ 420 W 1 1 1 PPSide A runout, variant 1
RUSH812 B // 1 ▽ 420 WSide B runout, variant 1
RUSH812 A // 1 ▽ 420 W 1 1 4 PPSide A runout, variant 2
RUSH812 B // 2 ▽ 420 W 1 1 3Side B runout, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76179Mercury 6170 227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 26
- Runout / matrix
76179 ̶7̶6̶1̶9̶ - 2 - 56981- PRC-C 2-1-A- MASTERDISKRunout side A
76179-B - ̶7̶6̶1̶9̶ - 2 - 56985 - PRC-C-2-1Runout side B
2-56981Label side A
2-56985Label side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76179Mercury 6170 227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 72
- Runout / matrix
76179 - 2-56981 - PRC-R2-1-2-2 MASTERDISKRunout side A
76179 - 2-56985 + PRCR2-1-1-2Runout side B
2-56981Label side A
2-56985Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Mercury 6170 227First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Anthem ANS-046 / Anthem ANS 046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Anthem SPE-011First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Mercury S/N 286First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Mercury 6170 227First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Peru | Mercury F-MER 6170227.4First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Peru | Mercury F-MER 6170227.4First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-685 / Mercury 6170 227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Mercury 61 70 227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury RUSH 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury RUSH 812First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Mercury 76179 DJ / Mercury 6170 227First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Mercury 76179 / Mercury 6170 227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Mercury MK 216First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | US | Mercury 76179 / Mercury 6170 227First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ANew World Man3:44
- BVital Signs (Live)5:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New World Man are there?
18 vinyl pressings of New World Man are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was New World Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Anthem ANS-046.
How do I tell if my copy of New World Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ANS-046, SPE-011, RUSH 8, RUSH 812) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ANS-046-A1 MASTERDISK and ANS-046-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is New World 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.
