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
Vinyl pressings
by Queen Samantha · 1979
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.
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.
168 2141 219 1 380Side 1 Runout
168 2141 219 2 380Side 2 Runout
2141 219 1Side 1 Label
2141 219 2Side 2 Label
2 097 821 16c 1 360 POLYGRAMRunout A stamped
2 097 821 16c 2 360 POLYGRAMRunout B stamped
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.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| 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 |
| 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 |
15 vinyl pressings of Mama Rue (C'est Moi) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Portugal. One of them is Jonathan 2141 219.
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.
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.