US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo 739
- Format
- LP, Mono
'Baby Face' WilletteMo' Rock
Vinyl pressings
Mo' Rock
by 'Baby Face' Willette · 1964
11 pressings2 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Mo' Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Mo' Rock
5 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo 739
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo 739
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo 739
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-739 S-1 13156 IIXA Side
LP-739 S-2 13157 IIXB Side
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo DJLP-739
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-9092-1 LP-739 S-1 13156 XII IRunout, Side A (etched)
R4RM-9093-1 LP-739 S-2 13157 XII IRunout, Side B (etched)
13156 R4RM-9092Label, Side A
13157 R4RM-9093Label, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Argo 739First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Argo 739First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Argo 739First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Argo 739First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Argo DJLP-739First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | France | Barclay 84109LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Barclay 84109LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | Argo MSM-37187LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay BB 84LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Argo 739 / Argo LP-739LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS-739 / Argo 739LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mo-Roc4:45
- A2Bantu Penda5:20
- A3Dad's Theme5:27
- A4But Not For Me4:10
- B1Misty3:10
- B2Unseen And Unknown4:15
- B3Zip Five5:16
- B4Sight In Darkness5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mo' Rock are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mo' Rock are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1964 and 1998.
When was Mo' Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Argo 739.
How do I tell if my copy of Mo' Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 739, DJLP-739) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mo' Rock 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.