Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Prophets
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VJ 2431 RRSA
VJ 2431 RRSB
Wayne WadeMan Of The Living
Vinyl pressings
Man Of The Living
by Wayne Wade · 1975
15 pressings1 countryRoots ReggaeReggae
Man Of The Living was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Man Of The Living
3 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Prophets
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
V. J. 2431 RRSSide 1
V. J. 2432 RRSSide 2
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Prophets
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
VJ 2431 RRS
VJ 2432 RRS
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | ProphetsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | ProphetsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1975 | Jamaica | ProphetsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Prophets7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record12", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| 2000 | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record12", White Label | 12", White Label |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You)7", Single, Repress | 7", Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", Single, Repress | 7", Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record12", Reissue, White Label | 12", Reissue, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- AMan Of The Living
- BMan Of The Living (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Man Of The Living are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Man Of The Living are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1975 and 2000.
When was Man Of The Living first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica. One of them is Prophets.
How do I tell if my copy of Man Of The Living is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VJ 2431 RRS and VJ 2431 RRS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Man Of The Living 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.
