US
September 17, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70971
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB 13902Side A Runout
YB 13904Side B Runout
YB13902Side A Label
YB13904Side B Label
Patti PageMama From The Train / Every Time (I Feel His Spirit)
Vinyl pressings
Mama From The Train / Every Time (I Feel His Spirit)
by Patti Page · 1956
12 pressings3 countriesVocalSpiritualsJazzPop
Mama From The Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Mama From The Train
10 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 3 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
September 17, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70971X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
BN YW 3902 2M MSIIRunout Side A Etched
A5 AS II YW 13904 2MRunout Side B Etched
YW13902Label Side A
YW13904Label Side B
US
September 17, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70971X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Maroon Labels
- Runout / matrix
45-YWM-13902-2 [lathe] NSIIA-Side Runout Etching
45-YWM-13904-2 [lathe] NSIIB-Side Runout Etching
YW13902A-Side Label
YW13904B-Side Label
US
September 17, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70971
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YBM 13902Etched Runout A
YBM 13904Etched Runout B
YW13902Label Side A
YW13904Label Side B
US
September 17, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70971x45Mercury 70971X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
YW13902Label Side A
YW13904Label Side B
US
September 17, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70971X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
YW13902Label Side A
YW13904Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Mercury 70971XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 709717", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 70971First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 70971First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 70971X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 70971X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 70971First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 70971x45 / Mercury 70971X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 70971X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 70971First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury 70971Shellac, 10" | Shellac, 10" |
Tracklist
- AMama From The Train2:49
- BEvery Time (I Feel His Spirit)2:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mama From The Train are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mama From The Train are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Mama From The Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Mercury 70971, released September 17, 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Mama From The Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70971, 70971X45, 70971x45, 45114) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YB 13902 and YB 13904. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mama From The Train 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.
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