France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 17 027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MU-17027 A MPRunout (etched) side A
MU-17027 B MPRunout (etched) side B
Tom FogertyGoodbye Media Man
Vinyl pressings
Goodbye Media Man
by Tom Fogerty · 1971
39 pressings24 countriesBlues RockCountryLouisiana BluesClassic Rock
Goodbye Media Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Goodbye Media Man
34 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 22 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
45UP 35264 A-1 G KTRunout side A, stamped
45UP 35264 B-1 G KTRunout side B, stamped
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy FANT-661
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
F-2884Runout (Etched) Side A
F-2885Runout (Etched) Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy Fantasy 661
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F-2884-1-A2B [seagulls] RRunout (Etched) Side A
F-2885-RE-1A2B [seagulls] RRunout (Etched) Side B
US
July 1971- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 662
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
F-2890
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | United Artists Records 1421First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | United Artists Records UAK-4304First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Belgium | United Artists Records 4C006 92694 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Brazil | Fantasy FC-55085First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Fantasy Fantasy-651First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Fantasy Fantasy-661First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Denmark | United Artists Records UA 35264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Fantasy 17 027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18042 / Fantasy BF 18042First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18042 / Fantasy BF 18042First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Greece | United Artists Records 68 015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Fantasy JB 393 / Galaxy JB 393First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1971 | Japan | Fantasy LFR-102977", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1971 | Japan | Liberty LR-2857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Mexico | Musart 55119First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | United Artists Records 14217", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | France | Fantasy 17 0277", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| ? | Philippines | Liberty LB-204937", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Singapore | Liberty LIB-6617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGoodbye Media Man, Part 13:25
- BGoodbye Media Man, Part 22:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goodbye Media Man are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Goodbye Media Man are listed here, from 24 countries.
When was Goodbye Media Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, UK, US, Italy and more. One of them is Fantasy 17 027.
How do I tell if my copy of Goodbye Media Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 17 027, UP 35264, FANT-661, Fantasy 661) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MU-17027 A MP and MU-17027 B MP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Goodbye Media 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.
