Nigeria
1976- Label and catalog number
- RAS ASALPS 6All Stars ASALPS 6
- Format
- LP, Album
Prince Nico Mbarga And Rocafil JazzSweet Mother
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Mother
by Prince Nico Mbarga And Rocafil Jazz · 1976
10 pressings4 countriesHighlifeSoukousFolkWorld
Sweet Mother was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Sweet Mother
6 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Nigeria
1976- Label and catalog number
- RAS ASALPS 6All Stars ASALPS 6
- Format
- LP, Album
Nigeria
1976- Label and catalog number
- RAS ASALPS 6All Stars ASALPS 6
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RAS ASALPS 6All Stars ASALPS 6
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
REO-11-2KSide A
REO-12-1KSide B
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca 278.159
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
[Areacem logo] REO11 JS1Runout, Side A (etched except stamped logo)
[Areacem logo] REO12 B JS1Runout, Side B (etched except stamped logo)
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Soul Posters SP 2110A.I.T. Records SP 2110
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Decca 278.159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Soul Posters SP 2110 / A.I.T. Records SP 2110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Nigeria | RAS ASALPS 6 / All Stars ASALPS 6First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Nigeria | RAS ASALPS 6 / All Stars ASALPS 6First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Nigeria | RAS ASALPS 6 / All Stars ASALPS 6First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | RAS ASALPS 6 / All Stars ASALPS 6First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Rounder Records 5007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Rounder Records 5007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | France | RAS ASALPS 6 / RAS RAS 6LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Rounder Records 5007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Mother
- A2Wayo Inlaw
- B1Aki Special
- B2Christiana
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Mother are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sweet Mother are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1981.
When was Sweet Mother first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Nigeria, UK, France. One of them is RAS ASALPS 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Mother is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASALPS 6, 278.159, SP 2110) 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 Sweet Mother 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.