Italy
November 1, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 56061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR 56061 - A BIS 1Runout side A, etched
BR-56061-B <unknown>Runout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Telephone Mama
by Gazebo · 1984
18 pressings14 countriesItalo-DiscoSynth-popElectronicPop
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
14 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Europe
August 11, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 206 581
- Format
- LP, Album
South Korea
December 10, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Seoul Records SRD2-092Golden Gate SL 8484
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1984- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 56061
- Format
- LP, Album
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 56061
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 206 581-620Baby Records 206 581
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 206581 A-1/84S IIRunout side A
DM 206581 B-1/84S IIRunout side B
S 206 581 ALabel side A
S 206 581 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Baby Records BR 56061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Belgium | Baby Records BR 56061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Baby Records 206 581-620 / Baby Records 206 581First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Philips 824254-1 / PolyGram 824254-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Hong Kong | Baby Records 6.11304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Ariola Benelux 206.581First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Philippines | April Records BLP-5007 (206 581-620) / April Records 5007 (206 581)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Baby Records BAB 1-13-15First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Baby Records BR 56061 / Baby Records BR-56061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Baby Records BR 56061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Baby Records BR 56061 / Sanni Records BR 56061First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Baby Records 206 581First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Baby Records BR 56061First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRD2-092 / Golden Gate SL 8484First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Baby Records 28AP 3010LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Not on label BR56051LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| ? | Turkey | Relax 2008LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Telephone Mama6:13
- A2First!3:32
- A3Snowhite Memories4:24
- A4Alphabet4:19
- B1For Anita5:53
- B2Solitaire4:30
- B3No Speed Control3:21
- B4Strategy3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Telephone Mama are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Telephone Mama are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Telephone Mama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, Europe, South Korea, Argentina and more. One of them is Baby Records BR 56061, released November 1, 1984.
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 56061, 206 581, SRD2-092, 206 581-620) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BR 56061 - A BIS 1 and BR-56061-B <unknown>. 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.
