France
August 1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records 69.032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSCS 8093 C1Side A, runout, stamped
MSCS 8090 C1Side B, runout, stamped
MSCS 8.093Side A, label
MSCS 8.090Side B, label
Martha VelezTell Mama
Vinyl pressings
Tell Mama
by Martha Velez · 1969
18 pressings10 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunkPsychedelic Rock
Tell Mama was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Tell Mama
14 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 10 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.
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ 10 465
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SG 105 ARunout etched A side
SG 105 BRunout etched B side
UK
June 20, 1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLK 10280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSCS-8093-ICStamped
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLK 10280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Both sides (Stamped): MSCS-8093-IC
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Sire 45-4111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CL 7745Side A
CL 7746Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Sire 45-SI-4111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CL 7745Side A
CL 7746Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | London Records HL-8972First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Belgium | London Records 5661First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Belgium | London Records 5.661First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Canada | Sire SI. 4111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10 465First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | London Records DL 20 895 / London Records MSCS 8097First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | London Records TOP-1424(S)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | London Records FLX 3232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Sweden | London Records HLK 10280First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | London Records HLK 10280First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Sire 45-4111First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Sire 45-SI-4111First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | London Records HLK 10280First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | London Records 69.032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Sire 45-SI-41117", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Sire 45-41117", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Sire 45-41117", Single, Styrene | 7", Single, Styrene |
| ? | US | Sire 45-41117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATell Mama2:15
- BSwamp Man2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Mama are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Tell Mama are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Tell Mama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is London Records 69.032, released August 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Mama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 69.032, AZ 10 465, HLK 10280, 45-4111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSCS 8093 C1 and MSCS 8090 C1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tell Mama 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.
