UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAG 29313
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UAG 29313 A-2U G1Side A, Stamped
UAG 29313 B-2U G1Side B, Stamped
Cat Mother And The All-Night NewsboysCat Mother
Vinyl pressings
Cat Mother
by Cat Mother And The All-Night Newsboys · 1971
11 pressings6 countriesPsychedelic RockFolk RockRock
Cat 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 Cat Mother
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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
September 1971- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 86043 IT
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C 86043 A-2 Made in Germany
c 86043 B-1 Made in Germany
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | United Artists Records UAG 29313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Ariola 86043 ITFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2391 019LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Barclay 80450 / Barclay 80 450LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | South Africa | Polydor 2391019LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5017LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5017LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-5017LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-5017LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5017LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5017 / Polydor PD-5017LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Greenwood Shuffle3:30
- A2She Came From A Different World4:20
- A3Ode To Oregon1:56
- A4Three And Me2:38
- A5The Dribbleworks Blues2:20
- A6Trials And Tribulations3:28
- B1Letter To The President3:37
- B2Hebbiejeebies4:55
- B3Love Until Your Heart Breaks8:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cat Mother are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cat Mother are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Cat Mother first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Germany. One of them is United Artists Records UAG 29313.
How do I tell if my copy of Cat Mother is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAG 29313, 86043 IT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAG 29313 A-2U G1 and UAG 29313 B-2U G1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cat 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.