UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Oriole 45-CB 1876
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Christine QuaiteTell Me Mama
Vinyl pressings
Tell Me Mama
by Christine Quaite · 1963
10 pressings6 countriesBeatPop RockRockPop
Tell Me Mama was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Tell Me Mama
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
Sweden
1963- Label and catalog number
- Swedisc SWES 1022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Sweden | Swedisc SWES 1022First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | Oriole 45-CB 1876First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Australia | W & G WG-S-18707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Australia | W & G WG-S-18707", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Belgium | Show Records SH 10737", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Canada | Quality 1628X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | World Artists 10227", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | World Artists 10227", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1964 | US | World Artists 10227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | W.B.S. Productions WBS 16077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATell Me Mama
- BIn The Middle Of The Floor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Me Mama are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tell Me Mama are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Tell Me Mama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Sweden. One of them is Oriole 45-CB 1876.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Me Mama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-CB 1876, SWES 1022) 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 Tell Me Mama 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.