Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Probe 1C 006-93 373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
93 373M-A-1Runout side A, stamped
93 373M-B-1Runout side B, stamped
Three Dog NightThe Family Of Man / Going In Circles
Vinyl pressings
The Family Of Man / Going In Circles
by Three Dog Night · 1972
29 pressings17 countriesPop RockRockFunk / Soul
The Family Of Man / Going In Circles was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Family Of Man / Going In Circles
24 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 15 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Probe 1C 006-93 373 MProbe 1C 006-93 373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
93 373 M-A-1Runout side A, stamped
93 373 M-B-1Runout side B, stamped
1C 006-93 373 M ALabel side A
1C 006-93 373 M BLabel side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-D-4306ABC Records 45-D-4306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4306ABC Records D-4306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
01558-2 TIRunout, side A, etched
T 01559-1 TIRunout, side B, etched
45-01558Label side A
45-01559Label side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-D-4306Dunhill 45-D-4306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
01558Side A etched
01559Side B etched
AMP 45-01558Side A label
AMP 45-01559Side B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-D-4306ABC Records 45-D-4306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01558 PPA Side Etched
01559 PPB Side Etched
AMP 45-01558-PLOn A Side Label Under Cat#
AMP 45-01559-PLOn B Side Label Under Cat#
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Probe PRO-9871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Probe 7PO-13.039First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records D-4306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ecuador | Dunhill 45-89102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Finland | Probe 5E 006-93373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Finland | Probe 5E 006-93373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Probe 2c00693373First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Probe 1C 006-93 373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Probe 1C 006-93 373 M / Probe 1C 006-93 373First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Italy | Probe 3 C006-93373 / Probe 3C 006 93373First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Probe IPR-10049First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Mexico | Capitol Records 7111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Probe 5C 006-93 373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Probe PROBE 35First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | South Africa | Stateside JSS 1351First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Angola | Probe 8E 006-93 373 M7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Portugal | Probe 8E 006-93 373 M7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Dunhill D-1465 / ABC Records D-14657", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| ? | US | Dunhill 45-D-1465 / ABC Records 45-D-14657", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Family Of Man3:10
- BGoing In Circles3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Family Of Man / Going In Circles are there?
29 vinyl pressings of The Family Of Man / Going In Circles are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was The Family Of Man / Going In Circles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Probe 1C 006-93 373.
How do I tell if my copy of The Family Of Man / Going In Circles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-93 373, 1C 006-93 373 M, 45-D-4306, D-4306) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 93 373M-A-1 and 93 373M-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Family Of Man / Going In Circles 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.
