UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA040TWEA 0630-14127-0
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
WEA 040T A1 1 DAMONTSide A runout
WEA 040T B1 1 DAMONTSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Return Of The Mack
by Mark Morrison · 1996
16 pressings5 countriesContemporary R&BHip HopFunk / Soul
Return Of The Mack was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Return Of The Mack
9 pressings came out in 1996, 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
1996- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 040LCWEA 0630-14128-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-85443
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STDM-85327-85328-85332-1 ̷R̷E̷-̷1̷ F/W RCEA-Side Runout Etching
STDM-85330-85331-85329-1B-Side Runout Etching
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- WEA SAM 1762
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 2334
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STDM-85327-85328-85332-2̶ 2 R̶E̶-̶1̶ F/w RCEA-Side Runout
STDM-85330-85331-85329-1B-Side Runout
ST-DM-85327-85328-85332A-Side Label
ST-DM-85330-85331-85329B-Side Label
Germany
1996- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA040TWEA 0630-14127-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 063 014127-0-A Hu 33U/MINRunout side A
WMME Alsdorf 063 014127-0-B Hu 33U/MINRunout side B
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Europe | WEA SAM1761First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1996 | Germany | WEA WEA040T / WEA 0630-14127-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Germany | WEA SAM 1762First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1996 | Germany | WEA WEA040T / WEA 0630-14127-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint |
| 1996 | UK | WEA WEA040T / WEA 0630-14127-0First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1996 | UK | WEA WEA 040LC / WEA 0630-14128-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1996 | UK | WEA SAM 1762First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Atlantic 0-85443First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1996 | US | Atlantic DMD 2334First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Atlantic DMD 233412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1996 | US | Atlantic 0-8544312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1997 | US | Atlantic PR 0-8544312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | WEA WEA040T / WEA 0630-14127-012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Japan | Delicious Mix DEL1312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | WEA SAM 175012", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | WEA SAM 176112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Return Of The Mack (C&J Street Mix)4:34
- A2Return Of The Mack (D-Influence Vibe Mix)4:29
- B1Return Of The Mack (Joe T. Vannelli Light Mix)7:30
- B2Return Of The Mack (Joe T. Vannelli Extra Corvette Mix)6:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Return Of The Mack are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Return Of The Mack are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1996 and 1997.
When was Return Of The Mack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK, US, Germany, Europe. One of them is WEA WEA040T.
How do I tell if my copy of Return Of The Mack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WEA040T, WEA 040LC, 0-85443, SAM 1762) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEA 040T A1 1 DAMONT and WEA 040T B1 1 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Return Of The Mack 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.
