UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Decca 411 959-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PDZAL 18234 6G 1 1 2 1Runout side A
PDZAL 18235 2G 1 1 6 2Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Mamma
by Luciano Pavarotti · 1984
29 pressings18 countriesCanzone NapoletanaPopClassicalFolk
Mamma was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Mamma
18 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 13 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Digital 411 959-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Digital 411 959-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · No Barcode
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Digital 411 959-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- J & B Records JB 236
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PDZAL 18234 G 1116
PDZAL 18235 6V 1418
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records 411-959-1
- 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 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | J & B Records JB 236First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | London Records 411-959-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Decca 411 959-1 / Decca Digital 411 959-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Decca 411 959-1 DHFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Decca 41 833 5LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1984 | Germany | Decca 6.43090 AZ / Decca 411 959-1First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Decca 26 530-6 / Decca 16.41728First yearLP, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Decca 411 959-1 DHFirst yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1984 | Greece | Decca 411 959-1 DH / Decca DL 13064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPDL 31253First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Decca 411 959-1 DHIFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | London Records 411 959-1 LHFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Decca 411 959-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Panama | Padisco 411 959-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Panama | Padisco 411 959-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Germany | Decca 4870929LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mamma3:32
- A2Non Ti Scordar Di Me2:53
- A3Lolita2:49
- A4Musica Proibita3:04
- A5Firenze Sogna4:05
- A6Vivere3:23
- A7Parlami D'amore, Mariu3:35
- A8In Un Palco Della Scala3:13
- B1Addio, Sogni Di Gloria3:41
- B2Voglio Vivere Cosi2:41
- B3Chitarra Romana3:14
- B4Rondine Al Nido3:24
- B5La Ghirlandeina4:17
- B6La Mia Canzone Al Vento2:58
- B7Vieni Sul Mar3:27
- B8La Campana Di San Giusto2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mamma are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Mamma are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1984 and 2025.
When was Mamma first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 411 959-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Mamma is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 411 959-1, JB 236, 411-959-1, 411 959-1 DH) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PDZAL 18234 6G 1 1 2 1 and PDZAL 18235 2G 1 1 6 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mamma 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.
