Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 257 367-0
- Format
- 12", Single
Patti LaBelleYo Mister
Vinyl pressings
Yo Mister
by Patti LaBelle · 1989
15 pressings6 countriesSynth-popFunk / SoulPop
Yo Mister was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Yo Mister
15 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 257 368-7
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 229 257368-7-A2 12Runout Side A, stamped/etched
R / S Alsdorf 229 257368-7-Bx 8Runout Side B, stamped/etched
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records PLB 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf PLB 1-A2 3 HRunout side A
R / S Alsdorf PLB 1-A2 5 HRunout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1376
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1376
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1376 A-1U-1 - 1 - STURunout stamped/etched side A
MCA 1376 AA-1U-1 -1Runout stamped side B
MCA 1376ALabel side A
MCA 1376AALabel side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23984
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-9415 FDS·4 ◈-P-◈Runout, side A, etched, ◈-P-◈ stamped
MCA-9416 FDS-4 ◈-P-◈Runout, side B, etched, ◈-P-◈ stamped
MCA9415Label side A
MCA9416Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-23984First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 367-0First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 368-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records PLB 1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | France | MCA Records 257 368-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | MCA Records 1.174First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1376First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1376First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 1376First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-23984First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records L33-18014First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records L33-18087First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-53728First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA 53728First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-23984First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AYo Mister (Extended Version)6:32
- B1Yo Mister (7" Version)3:45
- B2I Can Fly5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Yo Mister are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Yo Mister are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Yo Mister first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records 257 367-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Yo Mister is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 257 367-0, 257 368-7, PLB 1, MCAT 1376) 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 Yo Mister 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.
