Vinyl pressings
by Lipps, Inc. · 1979
Mouth To Mouth was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
18 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 12 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.
NBLP-7197-AS (PR) AZRunout A, variant 1
NBLP-7197-BS-1 (PR) AZRunout B, variant 1
NBLP-7197-AS PR AZ (PR)PRunout A, variant 2
NBLP-7197-BS-1 PR AZ (PR)PRunout B, variant 2
NBLP 7179-AS K-2 [AZ CB logo] A-2 ASide A Etched variant 1
NBLP 7179-BS K-1 [AZ CB logo] B-1 ASide B Etched variant 1
NBLP 7179-AS K-2 [AZ CB logo] A-1 [logo triangle with dot]Side A Etched variant 2
NBLP 7179-AS K-2 [AZ CB logo] B-2 [logo triangle with dot]Side B Etched variant 2
NBLP-7197-AS PRC-E-2-1-11 12 AZ CBSide A runout, variant 1
NBLP-7197-BS PRC-E-1-1-1 AZ CBSide B runout, variant 1
NBLP-7197-AS PRC-E-1-1-1 24 AZ CBSide A runout, variant 1
NBLP-7197-BS PRC-E-2-1-1 27 AZ CBSide B runout, variant 2
NBLP 7197 AS-1BA Side - Stamped
NBLP 7197 BS-1BB Side - Stamped
NBLP 7197A-1C IT A8Runout Side A, stamped [IT & 8 etched], variant 1
NBLP 7197BS-1C IT ARunout Side B, stamped [IT etched], variant 1
NBLP 7197 ASLabel Side A
NBLP 7197 BSLabel Side B
NBLP 7197 BS-1C 1TNBLP 7197 BS-1C is stamped, 1T is etched
NBLP 7197 AS-1D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Austria | Casablanca 9128 042 / Phonogram 9128042 26First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Casablanca 9128 042 / Phonogram 9128 042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Casablanca 9128 042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Casablanca 9128 042 / Phonogram 9128042 26First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Casablanca 9128 042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | India | Casablanca 9128 042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Casablanca 9128 042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Casablanca 25S-4First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Casablanca 9128 042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | Casablanca NBLP-7197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Casablanca NAC 7074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Casablanca 9128042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Brazil | Casablanca 9128 042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Casablanca NBLP 7197LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Casablanca NBLP 7197LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | Colombia | Casablanca 262027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Casablanca 9128 042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Casablanca 9128 042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Casablanca 9128 042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Casablanca 9128 042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Casablanca 9128 042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Israel | Casablanca NBLP 7197LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Casablanca CA. LP 5052LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Casablanca CA. LP 5052LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Casablanca 25S-4 / Polystar 25S-4LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Mexico | Casablanca LPR 43032 / Casablanca NBLP 7197LP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Life Studio 54 Life 190 / Life Studio 54 LIFE 190LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
64 vinyl pressings of Mouth To Mouth are listed here, from 34 countries, released between 1979 and 1982.
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Austria, France, German Democratic Republic (GDR) and more. One of them is Casablanca NBLP 7197, released November 1979.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBLP 7197, 9128 042, NBLP-7197, NAC 7074) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NBLP-7197-AS (PR) AZ and NBLP-7197-BS-1 (PR) AZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
