UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 49
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVE-T-49-A2 AA-side runout variant 1
JIVE-T-49-B1 AB-side runout variant 1
JIVE-T-49-A2 AA-side runout variant 2
JIVE-T-49-B1 1 4 AB-side runout variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Motormania
by Roman Holliday · 1983
18 pressings10 countriesNew WaveRockabillyRock
Motormania was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Motormania
17 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 10 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 49
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE P49
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 49
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 49 A1 CRunout side A
JIVE 49 2B 0 2 ARunout side B
JIVE 49A*Label side A
JIVE 49B*Label side B
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive K-9267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive X13140
- Format
- 12", 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Jive K-9267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Jive X13140First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Jive JIVE 39XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Jive JIV 12-4019First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Jive JIVE 4019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Jive 6.13948 / Jive JIVE 49First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Jive 6.20241 / Jive JIVE T49First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Jive JIVE 49First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Jive JV 590First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 781First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Jive 151.130First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Jive 145 064 / Jive 145.064First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Jive K 9267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Jive JIVE T 49First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Jive JIVE 49First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMotor Mania2:08
- BCookin' On The Roof2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Motormania are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Motormania are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Motormania first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Jive JIVE T 49.
How do I tell if my copy of Motormania is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 49, JIVE 49, JIVE P49, K-9267) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVE-T-49-A2 A and JIVE-T-49-B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Motormania 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.