UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30141
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30141 A#2 M 11 1
BLP 30141 A#2 M 11 1 MASTER ROOM
Vinyl pressings
The Man I Love
by Thelonious Monk · 1973
24 pressings10 countriesBopHard BopJazz
The Man I Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 The Man I Love
9 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 2460 197Black Lion Records BLP 30141
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2460197 A//1▽420 11 2 04Side A runout, variant 1
2460197 B//1▽420 11 2 04Side B runout, variant 1
2460197 A//1▽420 11 1 04Side A runout, variant 2
2460197 B//1▽420 11 2 04Side B runout, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL-197
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
BL-197ARunout side A
BL-197BRunout side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL-197
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BL-197ARunout side A
BL-197BRunout side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL-197
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
France
May 1973- Label and catalog number
- Freedom BLP 30141Freedom BLP 30.141
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30141 A Y1Runout, A-side
BLP 30141 B Y1Runout, B-side
BLP 30.141ALabel, A-side
BLP 30.141BLabel, B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Freedom BLP 30.141First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 449-7 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-7058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 197 / Black Lion Records BLP 30141First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Black Lion Records BL-197First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | US | Black Lion Records BL-197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Black Lion Records BL-197First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | France | Freedom BLP 30141 / Freedom BLP 30.141First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Discophon (S)4255 / Black Lion Records (S)4255LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Black Lion Records (S) 4255 / Discophon (S) 4255LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Black Lion Records BL-197LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity 3-10-404-027 / Black Lion Records 3-10-404-027LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Italy | Black Lion Records BLP 30141LP | LP |
| 1977 | France | Black Lion Records BL 278.129LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30141LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Black Lion Records K18-P9332 / Black Lion Records BLP-30141LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Black Lion Records BLP 30141LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30141LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30141LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Discophon J-4255 / Black Lion Records J-4255LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Black Lion Records BL-197LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Black Lion Records BLP 30141LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Mean You7:47
- A2The Man I Love5:14
- A3Ruby My Dear6:07
- B1Little Rootie Tootie3:50
- B2Misterioso6:23
- B3Trinkle Tinkle5:54
- B4Crepescule With Nellie2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Man I Love are there?
24 vinyl pressings of The Man I Love are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1984.
When was The Man I Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is Black Lion Records BLP 30141.
How do I tell if my copy of The Man I Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 30141, 2460 197, BL-197, BLP 30.141) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLP 30141 A#2 M 11 1 and BLP 30141 A#2 M 11 1 MASTER ROOM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Man I Love 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.
