France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown 2 C 008-64042Pathé Marconi EMI 2 C 008-64042
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Black RussianMystified
Vinyl pressings
Mystified
by Black Russian · 1980
13 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Mystified was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Mystified
11 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1497F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1497F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1497F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG1199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Motown M 6000XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Motown 2 C 008-64042 / Pathé Marconi EMI 2 C 008-64042First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 100·07·062First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 006-64042First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Motown TMM 984First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG1199First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 1199First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1497FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1497FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1497FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1497FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Motown 101414 / Vogue 1014147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Spain | Motown 1-10.1557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMystified3:42
- BMove Together3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mystified are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mystified are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Mystified first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Motown 2 C 008-64042.
How do I tell if my copy of Mystified is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2 C 008-64042, TMG 1199, M 1497F, TMG1199) 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 Mystified 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.