US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records S-1993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW 33523 2 RRA-Side Runout Etching Stamped
YW 33525 1 RRB-Side Runout Etching Stamped
YW1-33523A-Side Label
YW1-33525B-Side Label
Charlie RichMohair Sam
Vinyl pressings
Mohair Sam
by Charlie Rich · 1965
14 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Mohair Sam was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Mohair Sam
10 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records S-1993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW1-33523A side label
YW1-33525B side label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records S-1993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
33523-3-11-1 S P.R. D +A side runout
33525-3 S P.R. +B side runout
YW1-33523A side label
YW1-33525B side label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records S-1993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW 33523 1 RRRunout A
YW 33525 1 RRRunout B
YW1-33523Label A
YW1-33525Label B
UK
September 1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1432Philips 320200 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
320200 1FA Side Label
320200 2FB Side Label
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S-1993 AA Side Label
S-1993 BB Side Label
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Philips BF-215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Belgium | Philips 320 200 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Smash Records S-1993First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Philips 320 200 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Philips BF-320200First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | US | Smash Records S-1993First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Smash Records S-1993First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Smash Records S-1993First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Smash Records S-1993First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | UK | Philips BF 1432 / Philips 320200 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | Mercury MRC 10757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Mercury MF 11097", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Mercury MF 11097", Single, Reissue, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Reissue, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Mercury 6052 6577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMohair Sam2:07
- BI Washed My Hands In Muddy Water2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mohair Sam are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mohair Sam are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1974.
When was Mohair Sam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Smash Records S-1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Mohair Sam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-1993, BF 1432, BF-215, 320 200 BF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW 33523 2 RR and YW 33525 1 RR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mohair Sam 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.
