US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner 63-5015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
James DarrenMammy Blue
Vinyl pressings
Mammy Blue
by James Darren · 1971
24 pressings17 countriesPop RockRockPop
Mammy Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Mammy Blue
24 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 17 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner 63-5015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner 63-5015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AYKS-6113 - - 3 S I A1Side A runout
AYKS-6114 - - 3 S I A2Side B runout
AYKS-6113Side A label
AYKS-6114Side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner 63-5015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner 63-5015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AYKS-6113- - 4S HSide A stamped
AYKS-6114- - 4S HSide B stamped
AYKS-6113Side A label
AYKS-6114Side B label
France
September 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 49.833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-1995 / RCA Victor 63-5015First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor 63-5015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Brazil | RCA Victor CC-9009First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | RCA 63-5015First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 49.833First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA 63-5015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Greece | RCA Victor 46g 100First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | RCA Victor 63-5015First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Japan | RCA SS-2127First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | RCA SS-2127First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Madagascar | RCA Victor 42270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Mexico | RCA Victor 76-3497First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 63-5015First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10653First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMammy Blue3:14
- BAs Long As You Love Me3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mammy Blue are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Mammy Blue are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Mammy Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, France, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Kirshner 63-5015.
How do I tell if my copy of Mammy Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 63-5015, 49.833, 31A-1995, CC-9009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mammy Blue 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.