US
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 088 155 859-1
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
MCAR-25375-I-ASide A - Variant 1
MCAR-25375-I-BSide B - Variant 1
MCAR-25375-1-ASide A - Variant 2
MCAR-25375-1-B 2 1Side B - Variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Family Affair
by Mary J. Blige · 2001
17 pressings6 countriesContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
Family Affair was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Family Affair
6 pressings came out in 2001, 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.
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAR-25575-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAR-25375-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 40267MCA Records 155 889-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCST 40267 A Ⓜ MILES DA BOSSSide A runout, hand etched
MCST 40267 B2 Ⓜ MILES DA BOSSSide B runout, hand etched
Europe
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 155 862-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Italy
2001- Label and catalog number
- Haker Records K 26
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Europe | MCA Records 155 862-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 2001 | Italy | Haker Records K 26First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | UK | MCA Records MCST 40267 / MCA Records 155 889-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | US | Not On Label (Mary J. Blige) MJ-197512", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2001 | US | MCA Records MCAR-25575-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | MCA Records 088 155 859-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 2001 | US | MCA Records MCAR-25375-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label (Mary J. Blige) FAMILY / Not On Label (Illicit) FAMILY12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2003 | UK | Not On Label (Mary J. Blige) Mjb00112", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2003 | UK | Not On Label (Mary J. Blige) MJB-112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2003 | US | Xclusive MJB319 A12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label (Mary J. Blige) MJB112", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label (Mary J. Blige) MJB-112", White Label, Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
| 2008 | Germany | Not On Label LNA00112", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | MCA Records MCA 155894-77", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | MCA Records 088 155 859-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Family Affair (Radio Edit)4:02
- A2Family Affair (Instrumental)4:28
- B1Family Affair (LP Version)4:28
- B2Family Affair (Acappella)3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Family Affair are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Family Affair are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2001 and 2008.
When was Family Affair first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in US, UK, Europe, Italy. One of them is MCA Records 088 155 859-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Family Affair is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 088 155 859-1, MCAR-25575-1, MCAR-25375-1, MCST 40267) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCAR-25375-I-A and MCAR-25375-I-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Family Affair 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.
