US
December 1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MDS 4014
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Presswell 18
- Runout / matrix
MDS-4014-AS-PW (PR) STERLINGA-side runout etching
MDS-4014-BS-PW (PR) STERLINGB-side runout etching
Vinyl pressings
Mama Used To Say
by Junior · 1981
55 pressings18 countriesDiscoBoogieFunkElectronic
Mama Used To Say 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 Mama Used To Say
44 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 14 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
December 1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
December 1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 72 = PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
76132-2-56518-PRC-RI-1 1-1 STERLINGSide A runout
76132-2-56519-PRC-R-2-1-1 STERLINGSide B runout
2-56518Side A label
2-56519Side B label
US
December 1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76132Mercury 6059 460
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
76132-2-56518-PRC-C-2-1-1 ARunout Side A, etched
76132-2-56519-PRC-C 1-1-1 -B-Runout Side B, etched
STERLINGRunout both sides
2-56518Label Side A
US
December 1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MDS 4014
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · PRC Compton, CA
- Runout / matrix
MDS 4014 AS PRC-C1-1-1Runout Side A, Etched
MDS 4014 BS PRC-C1-1-1Runout Side B, Etched
STERLINGRunout Side A, Stamped
STERLINGRunout Side B, Stamped
US
December 1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MDS 4014
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · 18 - Presswell Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 55 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s52 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Mercury 6059 460First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | Mercury MX 76132First year12" | 12" |
| 1981 | Canada | Mercury M 76132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-70000-8First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6400 578First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 1337First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6837 778First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6400 578First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6359 079First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6059 518First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6059 460First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Mercury 6059 518First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Mercury 6059 460First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-64First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6059 518First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Mercury 210912", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Mercury MR-04412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Mexico | Mercury 304212", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- AMama Used To Say6:40
- B1Mama Used To Say (Instrumental)6:05
- B2Mama Used To Say (English Party Mix)4:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mama Used To Say are there?
55 vinyl pressings of Mama Used To Say are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1981 and 1990.
When was Mama Used To Say first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury MDS 4014, released December 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Mama Used To Say is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MDS 4014, 76132, MDS 4014 DJ, 76132 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MDS-4014-AS-PW (PR) STERLING and MDS-4014-BS-PW (PR) STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mama Used To Say 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.
