Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records CH 3011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
LuluTake Your Mama For A Ride
Vinyl pressings
Take Your Mama For A Ride
by Lulu · 1974
16 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Take Your Mama For A Ride was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Take Your Mama For A Ride
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records CH-3011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CH-3011-AS [KENDUN A] 2-10.75 (42062)Runout side A etched [stamped] (reversed)
CH-3011-BS [KENDUN B] 2-10.75 (42063)Runout side B etched [stamped] (reversed)
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records CH 3011DJ
- Format
- 7", Promo
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records 2005 022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records 2005 022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHE 2005022 1 380 CIDISRunout side A
CHE 2005022 2 380 CIDISRunout side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records 2005 022
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | Chelsea Records 2005 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Chelsea Records 2005 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Chelsea Records 2005 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Chelsea Records 2005 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Chelsea Records CH 3011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Chelsea Records 2005 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Chelsea Records CH 3011DJFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Chelsea Records CH-3011First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Benelux | Chelsea Records 2005 0227" | 7" |
| 1975 | Canada | Chelsea Records CH 3011X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Chelsea Records 2005 0227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Chelsea Records 2005 0227", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1975 | UK | Chelsea Records 2005 0227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Chelsea Records 2005 0227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Chelsea Records 2005 0227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Chelsea Records 2005 0227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATake Your Mama For A Ride3:49
- BTake Your Mama For A Ride Part 25:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Your Mama For A Ride are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Take Your Mama For A Ride are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Take Your Mama For A Ride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Jamaica, US, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Chelsea Records CH 3011.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Your Mama For A Ride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CH 3011, CH-3011, CH 3011DJ, 2005 022) 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 Take Your Mama For A Ride 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.
