US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pacemaker Records PM-231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PM-BJ-3
PM-BJ-4
B.J. ThomasMama
Vinyl pressings
Mama
by B.J. Thomas · 1965
18 pressings7 countriesPop RockRockPop
Mama was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Mama
2 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pacemaker Records PM-231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
PM-BJ-3Label side A
PM-BJ-4Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Pacemaker Records PM-231First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1965 | US | Pacemaker Records PM-231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Australia | Scepter Records JK-13677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Australia | Scepter Records JK-13677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Scepter Records SCE 12139X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Scepter Records HS 10087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Scepter Records HS 10087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Scepter Records JK-13677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 121397", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 121397", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 121397", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 121397", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 121397", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 121397", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Pye International 7N 253747", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Scepter Records SCE.7087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMama2:45
- BWendy2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mama are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Mama are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Mama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Pacemaker Records PM-231.
How do I tell if my copy of Mama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PM-231) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PM-BJ-3 and PM-BJ-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
