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Two Man Band

by Splinter · 1977

10 pressings7 countriesFolk RockPop RockRockPop

Two Man Band was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Two Man Band

9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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

1977
Label and catalog number
Dark Horse Records K56403Dark Horse Records DH 3073
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

4 K-56403-A-2 ALLENA-side

K-56403-B-1 ALLENB-side

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US

1977
Label and catalog number
Dark Horse Records DH 3073
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

DH-1-3073-LW-2 2 MASTERFONICS *A Runout

DH-2-3073-WW-2 2 MASTERFONICS *B Runout

(Side A, Variant 2) DH-1-3073-WW-1 MASTERFONICS ─◁A Runout

(Side B, Variant 2) DH-2-3073-WW-1 MASTERFONICS ─◁B Runout

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US

1977
Label and catalog number
Dark Horse Records DH 3073
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
Runout / matrix

DH-1-3073-JW-1 #1 MASTERFONICS 0Side A runout

DH-2-3073-JW-2 #1 MASTERFONICS 0Side B runout

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Australia

1977
Label and catalog number
Dark Horse Records DH 3073
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

MX184625 DH 3073-1Runout side A

MX184626 DH 3073-2Runout side B

MX184625Label side A

MX184626Label side B

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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.

1970s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1977AustraliaDark Horse Records DH 3073First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977CanadaDark Horse Records DH 3073First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977GermanyDark Horse Records DH 56 403First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977GermanyDark Horse Records DH 3073 / Dark Horse Records WB 56 403-UFirst yearLP, Album, White LabelLP, Album, White Label
1977JapanDark Horse Records P-10425DFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1977New ZealandDark Horse Records DH 3073First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977UKDark Horse Records K56403 / Dark Horse Records DH 3073First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1977USDark Horse Records DH 3073First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1977USDark Horse Records DH 3073First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1977USDark Horse Records DH 3073LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressingLP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing

Tracklist

  1. A1Little Girl3:14
  2. A2Round & Round3:13
  3. A3Baby Love3:34
  4. A4I Apologize4:33
  5. A5Black Friday2:59
  6. B1New York City (Who Am I)3:49
  7. B2I Need Your Love2:58
  8. B3Motions Of Love3:26
  9. B4Silver3:15
  10. B5Love Is Not Enough4:02

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Two Man Band are there?

10 vinyl pressings of Two Man Band are listed here, from 7 countries.

When was Two Man Band first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Dark Horse Records K56403.

How do I tell if my copy of Two Man Band is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K56403, DH 3073, DH 56 403, P-10425D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4 K-56403-A-2 ALLEN and K-56403-B-1 ALLEN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Two Man Band 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.

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