Jamaica
1969- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BY DYNA - DYNA A.R. 1140-1runout A
Dyna AR 1142-1BY DYNA - DYNA A.R. 1142-1runout B
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Vinyl pressings
Funny Man
by The Maytones · 1969
13 pressings3 countriesReggae
Funny Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Funny Man
2 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1969- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BY DYNA A.R. 1140-1 SWBA side runout
BY DYNA A.R. 1142-1 - CHLB side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1969 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Jamaica | Hit7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Hit7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Hit7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Hit7" | 7" |
| 1970 | UK | Explosion EX-20127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Explosion EX-20127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Hit7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | GG's Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Straker's Records S-827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFunny Man
- BChampion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Funny Man are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Funny Man are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Funny Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Jamaica. One of them is GG's Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Funny Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BY DYNA - DYNA A.R. 1140-1 and Dyna AR 1142-1BY DYNA - DYNA A.R. 1142-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Funny 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.