UK
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12435
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DRF-38376-TI-ICRunout Stamped side A
DRF-38377-TI-ICRunout Stamped side B
DR.38376Label A
DR.38377Label B
Vinyl pressings
Mama
by Dave Berry · 1966
27 pressings12 countriesBeatPop RockRockPop
Mama was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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
23 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12435
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-38376-T1-1CA-side runout
DRF-38377-T1-1CB-side runout
{DR.38376}A-side label, inverted
{DR.38377}B-side label, inverted
UK
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12435
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-38376-T1-1C UCSide A, Runout, Stamped
DRF-38377-T1-1CSide B, Runout, Stamped
{DR.38376}Side A, Label
{DR.38377}Side B, Label
UK
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12435
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-38376-T1-1C G 1Side A runout
DRF-38377-T1-1C H 1Side B runout
DR.38376Side A label inverted
DR.38377Side B label inverted
UK
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12435
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-38376-T1-1CSide A, Runout, Stamped
DRF-38377-T1-1C OUSide B, Runout, Stamped
{DR.38376}Side A, Label
{DR.38377}Side B, Label
UK
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12435
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-38376-TI-ICRunout Stamped side A
DRF-38377-TI-ICRunout Stamped side B
DR.38376Label A
DR.38377Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 26.071First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 26.071First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 26.071First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Denmark | Decca F.12435First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 251First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Ireland | Decca F.12435First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Ireland | Decca F.12435First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca F 12435First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca 45-F/JB 12435First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Decca AT 15050 / Decca AT 15 050First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Rhodesia | Decca FM.7249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca ME 271First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca ME 271First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Sweden | Decca F.12435First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Turkey | Decca F. 12435First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 26.0717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 26.0717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca DEC.3817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMama
- BWalk, Walk, Talk, Talk
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mama are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Mama are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Mama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and more. One of them is Decca F.12435, released June 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Mama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.12435, 26.071, DL 25 251, F 12435) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRF-38376-TI-IC and DRF-38377-TI-IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
