Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
6012 204.1 WLabel side A
6012 204.2 WLabel side B
Cardinal PointMama, Papa / I Take It Easy
Vinyl pressings
Mama, Papa / I Take It Easy
by Cardinal Point · 1972
13 pressings11 countriesPop RockRockPop
Mama, Papa / I Take It Easy was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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, Papa / I Take It Easy
11 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
AA 6012 204 1W 1 670 113Runout side A variant 1
AA 6012 204 2W 1 670 11 4Runout side B variant 1
AA 6012 204 1W 1 670 113 06Runout side A variant 2
A A 6012 204 2W 1 670 113 06Runout side B variant 2
Angola
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 6012 204 1 WRunout side A stamped
AA 6012 204 2 WRunout side B stamped
6012 204. 1FLabel side A
6012 204. 2FLabel side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6012 204 1 380Runout side A, stamped
6012 204 2 380Runout side B, stamped
6012 204 1Label A
6012 204 2Label B
Ireland
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012-204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Angola | Philips 6012 204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Philips 6012 204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6012 204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Ireland | Philips 6012-204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | Philips 6012 204First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Madagascar | Philips 6012204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Philips 6012 204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Philips 6012 204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Portugal | Philips 6012 204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Philips 6012 204First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Turkey | Philips 6012 204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Germany | Philips 6012 2047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Philips 6012 2047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMama, Papa3:25
- BI Take It Easy3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mama, Papa / I Take It Easy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mama, Papa / I Take It Easy are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Mama, Papa / I Take It Easy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Netherlands, Angola, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Philips 6012 204.
How do I tell if my copy of Mama, Papa / I Take It Easy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6012 204, 6012-204, 6012204) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6012 204.1 W and 6012 204.2 W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mama, Papa / I Take It Easy 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.