South Africa
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS SSC.1169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Mother And Child Reunion
by Paul Simon · 1971
46 pressings27 countriesReggaeSoft RockPop RockRock
Mother And Child Reunion was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Mother And Child Reunion
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7793CBS CBS S 7793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7793-A ZSS 154935-1AGRun out side A, etched
7793-B ZSS 154936-1ADRun out side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 46 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s44 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | CBS 7793 / CBS CBS S 7793First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | South Africa | CBS SSC.1169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Angola | CBS SSC 1169 / CBS SSC - 11697", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Australia | CBS BA-2218867", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia 4-455477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia 4-455477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 77937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7793 / CBS CBS 77937", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7793 / CBS CBS 77937", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | India | CBS 4-455477", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Ireland | CBS 77937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | CBS 77937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Israel | CBS 77937", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | CBS CBS 77937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Columbia 4-455477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | CBS 22.4667", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Iran | Top 4 EX 43587", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AMother And Child Reunion3:05
- BParanoia Blues2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mother And Child Reunion are there?
46 vinyl pressings of Mother And Child Reunion are listed here, from 27 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was Mother And Child Reunion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in South Africa, Germany. One of them is CBS SSC.1169.
How do I tell if my copy of Mother And Child Reunion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SSC.1169, 7793) 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 Mother And Child Reunion 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.
