US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Interscope Records 95774-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STDM-75494-75519-73206-1 1-1 F/W RCE [SRC logo]Side A runout
STDM-75520-75521-75497-1 1-1 F/W RCE [SRC logo]Side B runout
0-95774On label
2PacDear Mama
Vinyl pressings
Dear Mama
by 2Pac · 1995
10 pressings4 countriesBoom BapConsciousGangstaJazzy Hip-Hop
Dear Mama was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Dear Mama
4 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 2 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Interscope Records DMD 2203
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Interscope Records DMD 2219
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Interscope Records 6544-95762-0
- Format
- 12"
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.
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Germany | Interscope Records 6544-95762-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | US | Interscope Records 95774-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | US | Interscope Records DMD 2203First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Interscope Records DMD 2219First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Interscope Records 95774-012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1995 | US | Interscope Records DMD 220312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | S12 S12DJ166 / Death Row Records S12DJ16612", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Interscope Records 6024780286947", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Not On Label DM-0212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Jive 052334.0 P12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Dear Mama (LP Version)4:41
- A2Dear Mama (Instrumental)5:21
- A3Bury Me A G4:59
- B1Dear Mama (Moe Z. Mix)5:09
- B2Dear Mama (Instrumental Moe Z. Mix)5:09
- B3Old School (LP Version)4:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dear Mama are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dear Mama are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1995 and 2025.
When was Dear Mama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in US, Germany. One of them is Interscope Records 95774-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Dear Mama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 95774-0, DMD 2203, DMD 2219, 6544-95762-0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STDM-75494-75519-73206-1 1-1 F/W RCE [SRC logo] and STDM-75520-75521-75497-1 1-1 F/W RCE [SRC logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dear Mama 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.