UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1823
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Esther MarrowHe Don't Appreciate It / Mama
Vinyl pressings
He Don't Appreciate It / Mama
by Esther Marrow · 1969
10 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkSoulFunkJazz
He Don't Appreciate It / Mama was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 He Don't Appreciate It / Mama
2 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips 321 000 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 321 000 1F 1 670 ℗1969 1Runout side A, stamped
AA 321 000 2F 1 670 ℗1969 1Runout side B, stamped
321 000.1 FLabel side A
321 000.2 FLabel side 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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Netherlands | Philips 321 000 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Philips BF 1823First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Philips BF-4607", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Canada | Polydor 541.0637", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Chile | Philips 321.0007", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | US | Flying Dutchman FD 260047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Flying Dutchman FD 260047", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1971 | France | Philips 321.000 BF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Philips 321000 Bf7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Flying Dutchman FD 260047", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHe Don't Appreciate It2:42
- BMama2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He Don't Appreciate It / Mama are there?
10 vinyl pressings of He Don't Appreciate It / Mama are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
When was He Don't Appreciate It / Mama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Netherlands. One of them is Philips BF 1823.
How do I tell if my copy of He Don't Appreciate It / Mama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 1823, 321 000 BF) 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 He Don't Appreciate It / 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.