Europe
June 17, 2002- Label and catalog number
- Serious Records SERR042-12Serious Records 582977-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SERR-042-12-AA side runout, etched
SERR-042-12-BAA side runout, etched
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Vinyl pressings
Mother
by M Factor · 2002
11 pressings4 countriesProgressive HouseHouseTranceElectronic
Mother was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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 Mother
9 pressings came out in 2002, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
2002- Label and catalog number
- Serious Records SERR042T4
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SERR 042 T4 A
UK
2002- Label and catalog number
- Serious Records SERR 042 T1
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, White Label
UK
2002- Label and catalog number
- Serious Records SERR042T3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
US
2002- Label and catalog number
- Serious Records 440 063 869-1
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
2002- Label and catalog number
- Serious Records SERR042T3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | TIME TIME 324First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | Serious Records SERR042T3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Serious Records SERR042T4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 2002 | UK | Serious Records SERR042T2First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Serious Records SERR 042 T1First year12", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| 2002 | UK | Serious Records SERR042T3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2002 | US | MCA Records MCAR-25836-1 / Serious Records MCAR-25836-1First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2002 | US | Serious Records 440 063 869-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 2002 | Europe | Serious Records SERR042-12 / Serious Records 582977-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label MMF 0112", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Not On Label MMF C14 01112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Single Sided | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Single Sided |
Tracklist
- A1Mother (Original Mix)6:29
- AA1Mother (Are You Ready To Play?) (Dirty Vegas Vocal Mix)6:43
- AA2Mother (Altitude Remix)6:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mother are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mother are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Mother first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in Europe, UK, US, Italy. One of them is Serious Records SERR042-12, released June 17, 2002.
How do I tell if my copy of Mother is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SERR042-12, SERR042T4, SERR 042 T1, SERR042T3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SERR-042-12-A and SERR-042-12-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mother 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.