UK
June 28, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
2058492 A // 2 ∇ 420 135A side runout
2058492 B // 3 ∇ 420 121B side runout
Vinyl pressings
The Bangin' Man
by Slade · 1974
26 pressings18 countriesGlamPower PopRock
The Bangin' Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Bangin' Man
25 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 17 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
2058-492-A K-8207 1Runout etched side A
2058-492-A K-8208 2Runout etched side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2058-49 2-A K-8207Runout side A
2058-492-B K-8208Runout side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Injected Labels
- Runout / matrix
205849(3 crossed thru)2A//∇420 11 1Side A stamped
205849(3 crossed thru)2B//∇420 1 15Side B stamped
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7 2058 492A 7YS 749Side A Runout
2058 492B 7YS 750Side B Runout
2058 492 1Side A Label
2058 492 2Side B Label
Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2058 492 S1 320 24 Made in AustriaRunout side A
2058 492 S2 320 24Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Polydor 2058 492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2058 492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Polydor 2058 492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2058 492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2058 492First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2058 492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Ireland | Polydor 2058 492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Ireland | Polydor 2058 492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Polydor 2058 492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Polydor DP 1943First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2058 492First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2058 492First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2058 492First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Polydor 2058 492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | Polydor 2058 492-GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Angola | Polydor 2058 4927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Bangin' Man
- BShe Did It To Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bangin' Man are there?
26 vinyl pressings of The Bangin' Man are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was The Bangin' Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium and more. One of them is Polydor 2058 492, released June 28, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bangin' Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2058 492, DP 1943, 2058 492-G, PS.346) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2058492 A // 2 ∇ 420 135 and 2058492 B // 3 ∇ 420 121. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bangin' 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.
