US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9016
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Mae WestThe Fabulous Mae West
Vinyl pressings
The Fabulous Mae West
by Mae West · 1955
13 pressings5 countriesVocalPopFolkWorld
The Fabulous Mae West was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 The Fabulous Mae West
3 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 838
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9016
- Format
- LP, 4", Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Decca DL 9016First yearLP, 4", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 4", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 9016First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Decca ED 838First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Australia | Festival Records FGL12-814LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8082LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-2053LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | France | MCA Records 410.015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-1530LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-2053LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-1530 / MCA Records 7 3997 1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca DL 79016LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | MCA Records MAP/S 2328LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79016LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Love Is The Greatest Thing
- A2I'm In The Mood For Love
- A3Pecado (Sin)
- A4My Daddy Rocks Me (With One Steady Roll)
- A5All Of Me
- A6They Call Me Sister Honky Tonk
- B1Frankie And Johnny
- B2I Want You - I Need You
- B3Havana For A Night (Vereda Tropical)
- B4A Guy What Takes His Time
- B5If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)
- B6Criswell Predicts
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fabulous Mae West are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Fabulous Mae West are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1980.
When was The Fabulous Mae West first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 9016.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fabulous Mae West is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 9016, ED 838) 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 The Fabulous Mae West 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.