US
November 1, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2224Polydor 2095 494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PD222482NP 6111-PRC-C1-1-1 SterlingA-side
PD2224-82 NP-6121 PRC-C1-1-1 11 SterlingB-side
Yoko OnoMy Man
Vinyl pressings
My Man
by Yoko Ono · 1982
20 pressings14 countriesPop RockRock
My Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 My Man
17 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PD-2224-82-NP-6111-BW [STERLING]⚾︎Runout Side A Etched [Stamped]
PD-2224-82-NP-6121-BW [STERLING]⚾︎Runout Side B Etched [Stamped]
82 NP 6111Side A Label
82 NP 6121Side B Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2224Polydor 2095 494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
82 NP 6111Side one label
82 NP 6121Side two label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO 192
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO192 82 MP-6111-PRCC 1-1-1Side A
PRO 192 82 MP 6121-PRCC 1-1-1Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2224 DJPolydor PD 2224
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PD 2224 82 NP 6111-PRC-C1-1Side A And AA Runout
STERLINGSide A And AA Runout
82 NP 6111 2095 494Side A And AA Label
UK
December 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 541
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSP544A // 4 420WA-side
POSP544B // 4 420WB-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Polydor 2095494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Polydor PD 2224First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2095 494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2095 494First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Polydor 2095 494First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0070First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Polydor 2095 494 / Polydor PD 2224First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3670First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2095 494First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Polydor PS 8022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PRO 192First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD 2224 DJ / Polydor PD 2224First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD 22247", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD 2224First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Polydor SP 13267", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMy Man3:58
- BLet The Tears Dry3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Man are there?
20 vinyl pressings of My Man are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was My Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor PD 2224, released November 1, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of My Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 2224, PRO 192, PD 2224 DJ, POSP 541) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD222482NP 6111-PRC-C1-1-1 Sterling and PD2224-82 NP-6121 PRC-C1-1-1 11 Sterling. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My 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.
