US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Easy Street Records EZS-7525
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
EZS - 7525 - A ( - ) STERLING SRCRunout A
EZS - 7525 - B ( - ) STERLING SRCRunout B
Cultural VibeMa Foom Bey
Vinyl pressings
Ma Foom Bey
by Cultural Vibe · 1986
14 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
Ma Foom Bey was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Ma Foom Bey
5 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Easy Street Records EZS-7525
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
EZS - 7525 - A ( - ) STERLING SRCRunout A
EZS - 7525 - B ( - ) STERLING SRCRunout B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Easy Street Records EZS-7525
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Crossover Records CROSS 2
- Format
- 12", White Label, 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Crossover Records CROSS 2
- Format
- 12"
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Crossover Records CROSS 2First year12", White Label, 45 RPM | 12", White Label, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Crossover Records CROSS 2First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | US | Easy Street Records EZS-7525First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Easy Street Records EZS-7525First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Easy Street Records EZS-7525First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Grind B-20-117512" | 12" |
| 1989 | Germany | BCM Records BCM 1234112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | US | Easy Street Records EZS-755112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Maya MAYA 01512" | 12" |
| 2004 | US | Maya MAYA 01512", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2007 | US | Easy Street Records EZS-763612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UK | Easy Street Records EZS-752512", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Easy Street Records EZS-752512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered |
| ? | US | Easy Street Records EZS-763612", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AMa Foom Bey (Love Chant Version)5:28
- B1Ma Foom Bey (Rhythm Version)7:25
- B2Ma Foom Bey (Special Z Z B Version)2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ma Foom Bey are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ma Foom Bey are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1986 and 2015.
When was Ma Foom Bey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK. One of them is Easy Street Records EZS-7525.
How do I tell if my copy of Ma Foom Bey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EZS-7525, CROSS 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EZS - 7525 - A ( - ) STERLING SRC and EZS - 7525 - B ( - ) STERLING SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ma Foom Bey 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.