Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 54049
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR 54049 A CGDRunout side A, etched
BR 54049 B CGDRunout side B, etched
GazeboTelephone Mama
Vinyl pressings
Telephone Mama
by Gazebo · 1984
23 pressings10 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Telephone Mama was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Telephone Mama
19 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50328
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR 50328•AHand-etched runout side A
BR 50328•BHand-etched runout side B
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records JB 66
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
BR 50328 ASide A runout
JB 66 BSide B runout
JB 66 ALabel, side A
JB 66 BLabel, side B
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 54049
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR 54049 A CGDRunout side A, etched
BR 54049 B CGDRunout side B, etched
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 54049
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR 54049·A CGDRunout side A, etched
BR·54049·B CGDRunout side B, etched
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR-50328
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Belgium | Baby Records BR-50328First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Belgium | Baby Records BRD 1250328First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Brazil | Epic 46622First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Baby Records 106 919 / Baby Records 106 919-100First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Baby Records 8442 / Carrere 8442First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 13 618 / Baby Records 13 618First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Baby Records 601 558First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Greece | Philips 880464-1 / PolyGram 880464-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Greece | Philips 880464-1 / PolyGram 880464-112", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54049First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50328First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Baby Records JB 66First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1984 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54049First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54049First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Baby Records BA 7 03 26First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ATelephone Mama5:42
- BTelephone Mama (Instrumental)6:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Telephone Mama are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Telephone Mama are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Telephone Mama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, Belgium, Brazil, Europe and more. One of them is Baby Records BR 54049.
How do I tell if my copy of Telephone Mama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BR 54049, BR 50328, JB 66, BR-50328) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BR 54049 A CGD and BR 54049 B CGD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Telephone 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.
