UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAMS 1004MAM 0C 062-60112
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MAMS 1004 A-1 PGRunout A, stamped
MAMS 1004 B-1 O 2Runout B, stamped
MAMS 1004ALabel A
MAMS 1004BLabel B
Gilbert O'SullivanSouthpaw
Vinyl pressings
Southpaw
by Gilbert O'Sullivan · 1977
15 pressings12 countriesVocalPop
Southpaw was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Southpaw
10 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAMS 1004MAM 0C 062-60112
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MAMS 1004 A-1Runout side A
MAMS 1004 B-1Runout side B
Mams 1004ALabel side A
Mams 1004BLabel side B
Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- MAM 6802
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAMA.2004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAMS 1004Aetched runout side 1
MAMS 1004Betched runout side 2
MAMS-1004Alabel side 1
MAMS-1004Blabel side 2
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- MAM 064 EVC 60 112Crystal 064 EVC 60 112
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
60 112 A-1Runout, Side A, stamped
60 112 B-1Runout, Side B, stamped
Greece
1977- Label and catalog number
- MAM 14C 062-60112
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | MAM 6802First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | MAM MAMA.2004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | MAM 064 EVC 60 112 / Crystal 064 EVC 60 112First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | MAM 14C 062-60112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | MAM 14C 062-60112LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Japan | MAM EFS-80974First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | MAM 5C 062-60112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | MAM MAM (L) 6First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Sweden | MAM 7C 062-60112First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | MAM MAMS 1004 / MAM 0C 062-60112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | MAM MAMS 1004 / MAM 0C 062-60112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | MAM 2S 068-60.112LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Spain | Arista 10C 066-060112LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia PES 90457 / MAM PES 90457LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Platinum PLP 52LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Intro
- A2You Got Me Going
- A3No Telling Why
- A4Tomorrow Today
- A5The Best Fun I Ever Had
- A6I Remember Once
- B1Intro
- B2I Of Course Replied
- B3That's Where I Belong
- B4My Love And I
- B5If I Can't Have You All To Myself
- B6Miss My Love Today
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Southpaw are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Southpaw are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Southpaw first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Argentina, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is MAM MAMS 1004.
How do I tell if my copy of Southpaw is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAMS 1004, 6802, MAMA.2004, 064 EVC 60 112) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAMS 1004 A-1 PG and MAMS 1004 B-1 O 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Southpaw 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.
