Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MKX 410
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
REAL MEN ARunout Side One
REAL MEN BRunout Side Two
Tom HookerReal Men
Vinyl pressings
Real Men
by Tom Hooker · 1985
11 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Real Men was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Real Men
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MKX 68003Merak Music MK 68003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
REAL MEN A MKX 68003Runout side A
REAL MEN B MKX 68003 BRunout side B
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Indisc MKX 1268003
- Format
- 12"
Benelux
1985- Label and catalog number
- Indisc MKX 68003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 601 938
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 601938 A-1/85S IRunout side A
DM 601938 B-1/85S IRunout side B
S 601 938 ALabel side A
S 601 938 BLabel side B
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 107 640
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
DM 107640 A-2/85S IRunout side A
DM 107640 B-1/85S IRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Belgium | Indisc MKX 1268003First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Benelux | Indisc MKX 68003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Baby Records 601 938First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Baby Records 107 640First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Greece | EMI 052-2009006First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Merak Music MKX 410First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Merak Music MKX 68003 / Merak Music MK 68003First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Merak Music MKX 41012", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8041First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7041First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7041 / Audiodisc AB BB 70417", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AReal Men (Another Mix)8:29
- BReal Men3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Real Men are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Real Men are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Real Men first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Belgium, Benelux, Europe and more. One of them is Merak Music MKX 410.
How do I tell if my copy of Real Men is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MKX 410, MKX 68003, MKX 1268003, 601 938) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, REAL MEN A and REAL MEN B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Real Men 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.