US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2223
- Format
- LP, Album
Star CityI'm A Man
Vinyl pressings
I'm A Man
by Star City · 1978
14 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronic
I'm A Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 I'm A Man
6 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2223Marlin Mar-2223
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MAR-2223-A-AM ~ STERLINGSide A run-out area
MAR-2223-B-AM ~ STERLINGSide B run-out area
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2223
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MAR - 2223 - A - PRC - I - I - I STERLINGRunout Side 1
MAR - 2223 - B - PRC - I - I - I STERLINGRunout Side 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2223Marlin Mar-2223
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Skyline Records SKY 10167
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1978- Label and catalog number
- Discos Igle J.I. 1510
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Skyline Records SKY 10167First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Mexico | Discos Igle J.I. 1510First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2223 / Marlin Mar-2223First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2223 / Marlin Mar-2223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia & New Zealand | Laser VXL1 4122LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Kelo Music KTF 5005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Israel | Orange OQUA 1060LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium DAI 30-311LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium DAI 30-311LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Spain | Zafiro ZL-251LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Sweden | Chart Records DS 4043LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Switzerland | Starhunter SH 1008LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1I'm A Man8:44
- A2La La Means I Love You4:06
- B1I Can't Get Over You5:36
- B2Melody Of Love (Melodia)4:00
- B3Make Time For Love5:04
- B4Good Times4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm A Man are there?
14 vinyl pressings of I'm A Man are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was I'm A Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada, Mexico. One of them is Marlin MARLIN 2223.
How do I tell if my copy of I'm A Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARLIN 2223, SKY 10167, J.I. 1510) 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 I'm A 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.