US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hitsville H 6032 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
T.G. SheppardSolitary Man
Vinyl pressings
Solitary Man
by T.G. Sheppard · 1976
10 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Solitary Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Solitary Man
10 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hitsville H 6032 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
63641-SSide A Label
63641-MSide B Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hitsville H 6032 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hitsville H 6032 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hitsville H 6032 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
63641-SSide A Label
63641-MSide B Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hitsville H 6032 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
63641-SSide A Label
63641-MSide B Label
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
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Hitsville TMO-11251First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Canada | Hitsville H 6032FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Prodigal 1C 006-98 116First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 462First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Hitsville H 6032 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Hitsville H 6032 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | US | Hitsville H 6032 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Hitsville H 6032 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Hitsville H 6032 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Hitsville H 6032 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASolitary Man2:39
- BSolitary Man2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solitary Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Solitary Man are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Solitary Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Canada, Germany, South Africa and more. One of them is Hitsville H 6032 F.
How do I tell if my copy of Solitary Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H 6032 F, H 6032F, 1C 006-98 116, TMS 462) 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 Solitary 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.