UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MANIX 1Polydor 887 083-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MANIX 1 A / 1 ▽ 420 T 11Side A runout groove, stamped
MANIX 1 B / 1 ▽ 420 T 11Side B runout groove, stamped
ShakatakMr. Manic & Sister Cool (Cool Mix)
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Manic & Sister Cool (Cool Mix)
by Shakatak · 1987
11 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronicFunk / Soul
Mr. Manic & Sister Cool (Cool Mix) was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Mr. Manic & Sister Cool (Cool Mix)
9 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MANIA 1Polydor 887 140-1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MANIC 1Polydor 887 083-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MANIC 1 A // 1 ▽ 420 T 1 1 5Runout, A-side, stamped
POUNDA TA1PERunout, A-side, etched
MANIC - 1 - B2 MT .Runout, B-side, etched
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MANIA 1Polydor 887 140-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MANIA-1-A1 MT POUNDA TA1PESide A runout
MANIA-1-B1 MTSide B runout
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MANIA 1 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MANIX 1
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 887 083-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 887 083-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 887 140-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor MANIX 1 / Polydor 887 083-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor MANIA 1 / Polydor 887 140-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor MANIC 1 / Polydor 887 083-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor MANIA 1 / Polydor 887 140-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor MANIA 1 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor MANIX 1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Polydor PD 25827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Polydor 889 427-112", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMr Manic & Sister Cool (Cool Mix)6:37
- B1Mr Manic & Sister Cool (Manic Mix)4:50
- B2One For Cara4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Manic & Sister Cool (Cool Mix) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mr. Manic & Sister Cool (Cool Mix) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Mr. Manic & Sister Cool (Cool Mix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Germany, Spain. One of them is Polydor MANIX 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Manic & Sister Cool (Cool Mix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MANIX 1, MANIA 1, MANIC 1, MANIA 1 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MANIX 1 A / 1 ▽ 420 T 11 and MANIX 1 B / 1 ▽ 420 T 11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Manic & Sister Cool (Cool Mix) 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.
