Vinyl pressings
by Ricchi E Poveri · 1982
Mamma Maria was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
5 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 4 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.
65039-A1Variant 1 - runout side A, stamped
65039-B1Variant 1 - runout side B, stamped
65039-A1 1Variant 2 - runout side A, stamped
65039-B1 1Variant 2 - runout side B, stamped
65039-A1Runout side A, stamped
65039-B1Runout side B, stamped
BR-50-282-A 1 NRunout side A
BR-50-282-B 1 QRunout side B
BR 50282-ALabel side A
BR 50282-BLabel side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Baby Records BR 50 282 / Baby Records BR 50282First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Brazil | Baby Records BACS-2109First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Baby Records 1C 006-65 039 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-65 039First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Baby Records 1C 006-65 039 / EMI 1C 006-65 039First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Portugal | Baby Records BAB 03-22First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Argentina | Music Hall 32.921/57", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Colombia | Codiscos 314004117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 13.177 / Baby Records 13.1777", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Baby Records BR 502827", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Baby Records BRA A 34787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Victor VIPX-17347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Victor VIPX-17347", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Peru | FTA 44237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS BRA A-3422 / Baby Records BRA A-34227", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Baby Records BRA A-3478 / CBS BRA A-34787", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
18 vinyl pressings of Mamma Maria are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, Belgium, Brazil, Portugal. One of them is Baby Records 1C 006-65 039.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-65 039, BR 50 282, BACS-2109, BAB 03-22) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 65039-A1 and 65039-B1. 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.
