US
1972- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55330
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1037-S-W-1Runout, Side A
1111-S W1Runout, Side B
.1037-SA-Side Label
.1111-SB-Side Label
Vigrass & OsborneMen Of Learning
Vinyl pressings
Men Of Learning
by Vigrass & Osborne · 1972
13 pressings8 countriesPop RockPsychedelic RockFolk RockRock
Men Of Learning 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 Men Of Learning
13 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55330
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55330
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records UNS 544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
July 21, 1972- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records UNS 544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 1285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | UNI Records UNI 55330First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | MCA Records 110.041First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | MCA Records D-1165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | MCA Records D-1165First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | MCA Records D-1165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Uni Records 6073 041First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | MCA Records MC/S 6051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | UNI Records UNS 544First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | UNI Records 55330First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | UNI Records 55330First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | UNI Records 55330First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | UNI Records UNS 544First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMen Of Learning3:23
- BForever Autumn2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Men Of Learning are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Men Of Learning are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Men Of Learning first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is UNI Records 55330.
How do I tell if my copy of Men Of Learning is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 55330, UNS 544, MCA 1285, UNI 55330) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1037-S-W-1 and 1111-S W1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Men Of Learning 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.