UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge 1142
- Format
- 7", Misprint · b side label blank
Delroy WilsonMother Nature
Vinyl pressings
Mother Nature
by Delroy Wilson · 1975
10 pressings3 countriesReggaeReggae
Mother Nature was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Mother Nature
2 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Disco Mix
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Blank Pre
- Runout / matrix
FCH 7742 A
FCH 7742 B
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | Disco MixFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Well Charge 1142First year7", Misprint | 7", Misprint |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Hit Bound7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well Charge 11427", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well Charge7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Black Wax Wax 207" | 7" |
1980s2 pressings
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Jamaica | Hit Bound HB0087", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Impact! JHK 0177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMother Nature
- BNatural Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mother Nature are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mother Nature are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1975 and 1990.
When was Mother Nature first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Jamaica. One of them is Well Charge 1142.
How do I tell if my copy of Mother Nature is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1142) 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 Mother Nature 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.
