Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- CNR 151.051
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
151051-A KGRunout Groove Side A
151051-B KGRunout Groove Side B
FantastiqueMama Told Me
Vinyl pressings
Mama Told Me
by Fantastique · 1981
26 pressings15 countriesDiscoElectronic
Mama Told Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Told Me
8 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.782
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K.G. 141 782-ARunout side A
K.G. 141 782-BRunout side B
141.782 ALabel side A
141.782 BLabel side B
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- CNR 0030.431CNR 30 431
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
0030 431 S 1 320 24 2Runout Side A
0030 431 S 2 320 24 2Runout Side B
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Rio Records RIO 741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Transparent Dark Green
Ecuador
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-70055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- CNR 0030.431
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
0030.431 S 1 320Runout (Stamped) Side A
0030.431 S 2 320Runout (Stamped) Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Austria | CNR 0030.431 / CNR 30 431First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | Rio Records RIO 741First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-70055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | CNR 0030.431First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 151.051First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 141.782First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | CNR 63 99 308First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Spain | CNR 61 98 501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Rio Records RIO 2612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | Mercury S/N 2487", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1982 | Mexico | Mercury 3043 / Mercury 6399 30812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Peru | Philips 6198501.47", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Peru | Philips F-PHI 6198501.47", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-642 / CNR 141.7827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Carrere CART 31712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | ARS records ARS 372212", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Discoclub Records CLUB 314112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AMama Told Me......5:30
- BMusica Fantastica5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mama Told Me are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Mama Told Me are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1981 and 1988.
When was Mama Told Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, Austria, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is CNR 151.051.
How do I tell if my copy of Mama Told Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 151.051, 141.782, 0030.431, RIO 741) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 151051-A KG and 151051-B KG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mama Told Me 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.