US
1978- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TKD-101A-RI [STERLING]Runout, side A, etched / [stamped]
TKD-101B-RI [STERLING]Runout, side B, etched / [stamped]
TKD-101-AA-Side Label
TKD-101-BB-Side Label
Star CityI'm A Man
Vinyl pressings
I'm A Man
by Star City · 1978
14 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
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
8 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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 3326
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
3326-ALabel A side
3326-BLabel B side
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin 3326
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAR-3326-A-TK STERLINGA and B Runouts Identical
3326-AA Side Label
3326-AB Side label
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Laser 103299
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VPBO 0217-A DBSide A etched
VPBO 0217-B DBSide B etched
A1 A1Side A & B stamped
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Skyline Records SKY D 101
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Skyline Records SKY 022X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SKY-022-A STERLINGSide A runout
SKY-022-B STERLINGSide B runout
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Laser 103299First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Skyline Records SKY D 101First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Skyline Records SKY 022XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Toledo INT 127.500 / Toledo INT 127 .500First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Philips 6075 047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | T.K. Disco 101First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Marlin 3326First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | US | Marlin 3326First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Laser TDS 03412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium DE. 3042 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 30427", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | South Africa | Platinum PD 17237", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Zafiro, S.A. OOX-3857", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1979 | Spain | Zafiro, S.A. OOX-3857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Sweden | Chart Records ADS 6127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI'm A Man8:44
- BI Can't Get Over You5:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm A Man are there?
14 vinyl pressings of I'm A Man are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was I'm A Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is T.K. Disco 101.
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 101, 3326, 103299, SKY D 101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TKD-101A-RI [STERLING] and TKD-101B-RI [STERLING]. 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.