US
1959- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K12878
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
59-XY-930Label Side A
60-XY-4Label Side B
Connie FrancisMama / Teddy
Vinyl pressings
Mama / Teddy
by Connie Francis · 1959
17 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
Mama / Teddy was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 / Teddy
9 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K12878
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Styrene pressing
- Runout / matrix
930BSide A; etched in dead wax
4BSide B; etched in dead wax
8 XSide B; machine stamped
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K12878
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
59-XY-930-1 K-12878Side A etched
60-XY-4-1 K-12878Side B etched
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K12878
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
59-XY-930Label Side A
60-XY-4Label Side B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 45-MGM-1070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
59 XY 930-IN JR ETA side runout, stamped
60 XY 4-IN JR ETB side runout, stamped
59-XY-930Label Side A
60-XY-4Label Side B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 45-MGM 1070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | MGM Records 12878XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | MGM Records 12878XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Ireland | MGM Records 45-MGM(I) 1070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | MGM Records 45-MGM 1070First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | UK | MGM Records 45-MGM-1070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | MGM Records K12878First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | MGM Records K12878First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | MGM Records K12878First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | MGM Records K12878First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | MGM Records 45-MGM-53127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Netherlands | MGM Records HK 50097", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | New Zealand | MGM Records MGM.730527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | New Zealand | MGM Records MGM 730527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Norway | MGM Records 45-MGM 65317", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | MGM Records 45-MGM 65317", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Hong Kong | MGM Records M.G.M. 57", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | India | MGM Records 45-MGM 10707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMama3:55
- BTeddy2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mama / Teddy are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Mama / Teddy are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was Mama / Teddy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, Ireland. One of them is MGM Records K12878.
How do I tell if my copy of Mama / Teddy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K12878, 45-MGM-1070, 45-MGM 1070, 12878X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 59-XY-930 and 60-XY-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mama / Teddy 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.
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