France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 100 166Barclay 100.166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 100166 A ƮRunout side A
MPO 100166 B ƮRunout side B
Village PeopleAction Man
Vinyl pressings
Action Man
by Village People · 1981
10 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
Action Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Action Man
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-12331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB-12331-A-4
PB-12331-B2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA JH-12331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 103885
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 0030.421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-12331
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
PB-12331-A-4
PB-12331-B2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | RCA Victor 103885First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Austria | Metronome 0030.421First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | RCA PB-12331First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Ecuador | RCA 201103-0-EFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Barclay 100 166 / Barclay 100.166First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Metronome 0030.421First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | RCA SP-5623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | Bullet B 241First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | RCA JH-12331First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1981 | US | RCA PB-12331First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAction Man3:08
- BJungle City3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Action Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Action Man are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Action Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, US, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Barclay 100 166.
How do I tell if my copy of Action Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 100 166, PB-12331, JH-12331, 103885) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO 100166 A Ʈ and MPO 100166 B Ʈ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Action 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.
