US
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5183
- Format
- LP, Album
Joe ElyMusta Notta Gotta Lotta
Vinyl pressings
Musta Notta Gotta Lotta
by Joe Ely · 1981
14 pressings8 countriesCountryCountry RockRockFolk
Musta Notta Gotta Lotta was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Musta Notta Gotta Lotta
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- SouthCoast Records MCA-5183MCA Records MCA-5183
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2525-WBR-3 FURN2CNWRNRNSS4U ◈-P-◈Runout A, variant 1
MCA-2526-WBR-3 ◈-P-◈Runout B, variant 1
MCA-2525-WBR-3 FURN2CNWRNRNSS4U ◈-P-◈ 1Runout A, variant 2
MCA-2526-WBR-4 ◈-P-◈ 11Runout B, variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- SouthCoast Records MCA-5183MCA Records MCA-5183
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2525-WBR-1 FURN2CNWRNRNSS4U 回-G-回Variant 1 runout side A, etched, 回-G-回 is stamped
MCA-2526-WBR-2 回-G-回Variant 1 runout side B, etched, 回-G-回 is stamped
MCA-2525-WBR-1 FURN2CNWRNRNSS4U 1 回-G-回Variant 2 runout side A, 回-G-回 is stamped
MCA-2526-WBR-1 1 回-G-回Variant 2 runout side B, etched, 回-G-回 is stamped
UK
April 10, 1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3099
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- SouthCoast Records MCA-5183
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2525-WBR-1 FURN2CNWRNRNSS4U MCA-5183-A 回-G-回Side A Runout
MCA-2526-WBR-1 5183-B 回-G-回Side B Runout
MCA2525Side A Label
MCA2526Side B Label
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 203 436
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | SouthCoast Records MCA-5183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | MCA Records 203 436First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | MCA Records 203 436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | MCA Records MCA-4122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | MCA Records LA-391First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | MCA Records 203.436 / MCA Records 203 436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | MCA Records MCA-5183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | MCA Records MCA-815LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | SouthCoast Records MCA-5183 / MCA Records MCA-5183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | SouthCoast Records MCA-5183 / MCA Records MCA-5183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | SouthCoast Records MCA-5183 / MCA Records MCA-815LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | SouthCoast Records MCA-5183LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| ? | US | SouthCoast Records MCA-815 / MCA Records MCA-815LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Musta Notta Gotta Lotta2:30
- A2Dallas3:25
- A3Wishin' For You4:30
- A4Hold On3:05
- A5Rock Me My Baby2:39
- B1I Keep Gettin' Paid The Same2:33
- B2Good Rockin' Tonight2:24
- B3Hard Livin'2:26
- B4Road Hawg2:25
- B5Dam Of My Heart3:28
- B6Bet Me2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Musta Notta Gotta Lotta are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Musta Notta Gotta Lotta are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Musta Notta Gotta Lotta first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5183.
How do I tell if my copy of Musta Notta Gotta Lotta is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5183, MCF 3099, 203 436, MCA-4122) 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 Musta Notta Gotta Lotta 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.
