France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jonathan 2141 219
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
168 2141 219 1 380Side 1 Runout
168 2141 219 2 380Side 2 Runout
2141 219 1Side 1 Label
2141 219 2Side 2 Label
Queen SamanthaMama Rue (C'est Moi)
Vinyl pressings
Mama Rue (C'est Moi)
by Queen Samantha · 1979
15 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Mama Rue (C'est Moi) was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Rue (C'est Moi)
4 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jonathan 2097 821
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2 097 821 16c 1 360 POLYGRAMRunout A stamped
2 097 821 16c 2 360 POLYGRAMRunout B stamped
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jonathan 2814 186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Portugal
1979- Label and catalog number
- Rossil RISS 8081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M-RISS 8081-ASide A Label
M-RISS 8081-BSide B Label
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Jonathan 2141 219First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Jonathan 2814 186First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | France | Jonathan 2097 821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Rossil RISS 8081First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Bolivia | RCA Victor RS - 2103 / RCA Victor RS-21037", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1980 | Canada | Rio Records RIO 212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Celsius CLS-7057", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(9241)0003612" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(9241)0003612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Killroy KIL 119512 KMS12" | 12" |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Killroy 3170 / Killroy KS 3170 KF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Sound Of Scandinavia SOS 10507", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Carnaby MO 19287", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Carnaby MO 19287", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Italy | OUT OUT-NP 24035 / OUT OUT NP 240357", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMama Rue (C'est Moi)5:30
- BFunky Celebration4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mama Rue (C'est Moi) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Mama Rue (C'est Moi) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Mama Rue (C'est Moi) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Portugal. One of them is Jonathan 2141 219.
How do I tell if my copy of Mama Rue (C'est Moi) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2141 219, 2097 821, 2814 186, RISS 8081) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 168 2141 219 1 380 and 168 2141 219 2 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mama Rue (C'est Moi) 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.
