US
February 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 922
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-922AS-CS1 STERLING SIISide A Runout
NB-922BS-CS1 STERLING SIISide B Runout
NB 922 ASSide A Label
NB 922 BSSide B Label
Vinyl pressings
Macho Man
by Village People · 1978
27 pressings12 countriesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Macho Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Macho Man
25 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 12 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 922
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-922AS-CS1 S11 STERLINGSide A Runout
NB-922BS-CS1 S11 STERLINGSide B Runout
NB 922 ASSide A Label
NB 922 BSSide B Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 922
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p NB-922AS-CP2 STERLING A 2A-Side Runout Etching
p NB-922 BS-CP2 STERLING A 2B-Side Runout Etching
NB 922 ASA-Side Label
NB 922 BSB-Side Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 922
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
NB-922AS-CT1 STERLING TSide A runout, variant 1
NB 922BS-CT1 STERLING TSide B runout, variant 1
NB-922 AS-CT 2 STERLING T1Side A runout, variant 2
NB 922 BS-CT 2 STERLING T1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 922
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-922-AS1 {STERLING] 1-1 [SRC LOGO]A side runout, etched, [stamped]
NB-922-BS SP 1-1 [STERLING]B side runout, etched, [stamped]
NB 922 ASA side label matrix
NB 922 BSB side label matrix
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 922
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NS-922-AS PRCC1-1-11 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF,Side A Etched (MASTERED... Stamped)
NS-922-BS PRCC1-1-11 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF,Side B Etched (MASTERED... Stamped)
NB 922 ASSide A Label
NB 922 BSSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | RCA 101.8095First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | RCA Victor 100.8015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Canada | Casablanca NB 922First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Casablanca NB 922First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ecuador | RCA ECK-200792First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | El Salvador | RCA CA-10243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-2619First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-2619First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP - 5011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Panama | RCA XB-01049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Peru | RCA XB 01049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Philippines | VMC International VOI-78-281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7145First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Spain | RCA SPCO-7144First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Casablanca NB 9227", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Casablanca NB 9227", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMacho Man3:30
- BKey West3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Macho Man are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Macho Man are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Macho Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Casablanca NB 922, released February 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Macho Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 922, NB 922 DJ, DJS 10856, 101.8095) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB-922AS-CS1 STERLING SII and NB-922BS-CS1 STERLING SII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Macho 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.
