UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Rhino Records RNO 108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRNO 108 A-1U KTA Side Runout
YRNO 108 B-1U KTB Side Runout
YRNO. 108AA Side Label
YRNO. 108BB Side Label
Winston FrancisBlue Moon / Now That I'm A Man
Vinyl pressings
Blue Moon / Now That I'm A Man
by Winston Francis · 1972
10 pressings7 countriesReggae-PopReggae
Blue Moon / Now That I'm A Man 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 Blue Moon / Now That I'm A Man
9 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Rhino Records RNO 108
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YRNO 108 A-1U KTA-side runout, stamped
YRNO 108 B-1U KTB-side runout, stamped
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Creole Records RNO-001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Supreme Records S.537
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Supreme Records 537
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SUP - 537 - AEtched Runout Side A
SUP - 537 - BEtched Runout Side B
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Supreme Records 537
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Creole Records RNO-001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Supreme Records S.537First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Supreme Records 537First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Belgium | Supreme Records 537First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Columbia 1 C 006-93 976First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Ireland | Rhino Records RNO 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Polydor 2050 236 AFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Rhino Records RNO 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Rhino Records RNO 108First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Argentina | Parlophone 15817", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlue Moon
- BNow That I'm A Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Moon / Now That I'm A Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Blue Moon / Now That I'm A Man are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Blue Moon / Now That I'm A Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Rhino Records RNO 108.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Moon / Now That I'm A Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RNO 108, RNO-001, S.537, 537) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YRNO 108 A-1U KT and YRNO 108 B-1U KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Moon / Now That I'm A 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.