Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7584
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7584-2 ARunout side A, etched
CBS 7584-2 BRunout side B, etched
Barbra StreisandMother
Vinyl pressings
Mother
by Barbra Streisand · 1971
14 pressings8 countriesBalladPop
Mother was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Mother
9 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7584
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
September 24, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSS 155533Blue label
JZSP 155535White label
ZSS-155533-1DBlue label runout, etched
ZSP-155535-1C SSWhite label, etched
UK
October 29, 1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7584
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Brazil
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 33743
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 33743 ARunout side A, etched
CBS 33743 BRunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | CBS CBS 33743First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Columbia 4-45471First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7584First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS CBS 7584First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 7584First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | CBS SSC.1154First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | US | Columbia 4-45471First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia 4-45471First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 7584First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia 4-454717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-454717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-454717", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | Yugoslavia | CBS CBS 75847", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | CBS 43.6007", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMother3:55
- BThe Summer Knows3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mother are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mother are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Mother first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, US, UK, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS CBS S 7584.
How do I tell if my copy of Mother is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 7584, CBS 7584, 4-45471, CBS 33743) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 7584-2 A and CBS 7584-2 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mother 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.
