US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 90013-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-WTG-825013 -G SP 0-1 SM1-1 JASide one runout
ST-WTG-825014 SP -A 01 SM 1-1 EDP M1 JASide two runout
ST-WTG-825013-SPSide one label
ST-WTG-825014-SPSide two label
T.S. MonkHuman
Vinyl pressings
Human
by T.S. Monk · 1982
10 pressings5 countriesBoogieFunk / Soul
Human was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Human
8 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 90013-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-WTG-825014 -ASide two runout
ST-WTG-825013--ARSide One Label
ST-WTG-825014-ARSide Two Label
ST-WTG-82014 -C
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 90013-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-WTG-825013-C-SP-0-1 SM1-2Side One Runout
ST-WTG-825014-A-01-SM1-1Side Two Runout
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 79.0013-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 79.0013-1 A TSM STRAWBERRY (G)Side A runout stamped
R/S Alsdorf 79.0013-1 B TSM STRAWBERRY (G)Side B runout stamped
79.0013-1Side A Label
79.0013-2Side B Label
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 79.0013-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 79.0013-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 790013-1 A TSM STRAWBERRY (G)Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 790013-1 B TSM STRAWBERRY (G)Runout side B
79.0013-1Label side A
79.0013-2Label side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Mirage 79.0013-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Mirage 79.0013-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Mirage 79.0013-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Mirage 79.0013-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Mirage 79.0013-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Mirage 90013-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Mirage 90013-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Mirage 90013-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Mirage 90013-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 90013LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Fantasy5:38
- A2A Simple Misunderstanding4:40
- A3I'll Get Over You Somehow5:38
- A4Play Side Two4:14
- B1Life Is What You Make It6:11
- B2Stand4:16
- B3Human5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Human are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Human are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Human first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, France, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Mirage 90013-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Human is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 90013-1, 79.0013-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-WTG-825013 -G SP 0-1 SM1-1 JA and ST-WTG-825014 SP -A 01 SM 1-1 EDP M1 JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Human 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.
