US
November 16, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Title on Two Lines
- Runout / matrix
S45-27 488Side A, label
S45-27 489Side B, label
Grand Funk RailroadMean Mistreater / Mark Say's Alright
Vinyl pressings
Mean Mistreater / Mark Say's Alright
by Grand Funk Railroad · 1970
10 pressings7 countriesClassic RockRock
Mean Mistreater / Mark Say's Alright was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Mean Mistreater / Mark Say's Alright
9 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
November 16, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2996
- Format
- 7", Single · Title on one line
- Runout / matrix
S45-27488Side A, label
S45-27489Side B, label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-2996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S45-27488Side A, label
S45-27489Side B, label
South Africa
November 16, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records JCL 463
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-27488Side A, label
S45-27489Side B, label
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-9366
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCAP1815Side A, label
7XCAP1816Side B, label
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
27488Side A label
27489Side B label
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-8366First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9366First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Canada | Capitol Records 2996First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Capitol Records 2C 006-80.714MFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-80 714First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records P-2996First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 463First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records 2996First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records 2996First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Capitol Industries, Inc. 4-21827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMean Mistreater3:50
- BMark Say´s Alright5:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mean Mistreater / Mark Say's Alright are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mean Mistreater / Mark Say's Alright are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Mean Mistreater / Mark Say's Alright first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, South Africa, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 2996, released November 16, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Mean Mistreater / Mark Say's Alright is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2996, P-2996, JCL 463, CP-9366) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-27 488 and S45-27 489. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mean Mistreater / Mark Say's Alright 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.
