UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12653
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA 12653 A/1 ▽ 420 R1Side A
ARISTA 12653 B/1 ▽ 420 R1 ARUNSide B
Reggie TsiboeMother And Child Reunion
Vinyl pressings
Mother And Child Reunion
by Reggie Tsiboe · 1985
10 pressings5 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Mother And Child Reunion was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 653
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Europe
January 1985- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 107 075Hansa 107 075-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
020 Cut by IAR•RR A-Z - 107075-A-2 VRunout side A, variant 1
107075 B-1 IIIRunout side B, variant 1
cut by FAR•RR A-Z 020 107075 A-2 IVRunout side A, variant 2
107075 B-1 020 107075 B-1 VRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
January 1985- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 601 583Hansa 601 583-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
601583 A-2 N 020 CUT BY FAR·RRRunout Groove Side A
601583 B-1 N 020Runout Groove Side B
S 601 583 ALabel Side A
S 601 583 BLabel Side B
Europe
January 1985- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 107 075Hansa 107 075-581
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
107 075-A-3-Runout side A, etched
107 075 B-1Runout side B, etched
S 107 075 ALabel side A
S 107 075 BLabel side B
Scandinavia
January 1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARI 8414
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
011 CUT BY FAR R.R. A-2 107075 A-2 II 16-8414-1A-1Runout side A, variant 1
011 107075 B-1 II 16-8414-1B-1Runout side B, variant 1
011 Cut by FAR·RR A-2 020 107075 A-2 II 16-8414-1A-1 ARunout side A, variant 2
011 107075 B-1 16-8414-1B-1 ARunout side B, variant 2
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola A-107.075First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola A-107.075First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Arista ARIST 12653First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Arista ARIST 653First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 107 075 / Hansa 107 075-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 601 583 / Hansa 601 583-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 107 075 / Hansa 107 075-581First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Ariola ARI 8414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola F-601.583First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Greece | Music-Box MAXI 9First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AMother And Child Reunion (Extended Version)
- BA Flame Is A Light
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mother And Child Reunion are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mother And Child Reunion are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Mother And Child Reunion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Europe, Scandinavia, Spain and more. One of them is Arista ARIST 12653.
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 ARIST 12653, ARIST 653, 107 075, 601 583) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARISTA 12653 A/1 ▽ 420 R1 and ARISTA 12653 B/1 ▽ 420 R1 ARUN. 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.