US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records ZS7 2029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Ray StevensA Mama And A Papa / Melt
Vinyl pressings
A Mama And A Papa / Melt
by Ray Stevens · 1971
11 pressings6 countriesCountryNoveltyFolkWorld
A Mama And A Papa / Melt 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 A Mama And A Papa / Melt
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records ZS7 2029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZS7 2029-1A Side Label
ZS7 2029-2B Side Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records ZS7 2029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZS 7-2029-1-AF TI
ZS 7-2029-2-AE TI
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records ZS7 2029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AC-ZS 7-2029-1 pA-Side Runout Etching
J ZS 7-2029-3-AC pB-Side Runout Etching
JZS7 2029-1A-Side Label
JZS7 2029-3B-Side Label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7235
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7235 A1A side
CBS 7235 B1
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7235
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | CBS BA-221822First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Barnaby Records ZS7 2029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Europe | CBS CBS 7199 / CBS 7199First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Barnaby Records CBS 7199First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS 7235First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS 7235First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Barnaby Records ZS7 2029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Barnaby Records ZS7 2029First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Barnaby Records ZS7 2029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Barnaby Records ZS7 2029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS 7235First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AA Mama And A Papa2:49
- BMelt2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Mama And A Papa / Melt are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Mama And A Papa / Melt are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was A Mama And A Papa / Melt first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Barnaby Records ZS7 2029.
How do I tell if my copy of A Mama And A Papa / Melt is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS7 2029, CBS 7235, BA-221822, CBS 7199) 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 A Mama And A Papa / Melt 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.
