Mozambique
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ring RING 247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Sangana's FiveHey, Hey / Mama
Vinyl pressings
Hey, Hey / Mama
by Sangana's Five · 1975
14 pressings10 countriesAfrobeatDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Hey, Hey / Mama was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Hey, Hey / Mama
1 pressing came out in 1975, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Mozambique | Ring RING 247First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Belgium | EMI 4C 010-235607", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | EMI 2C 010-23.5607", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | EMI SP 4577", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-23 560 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-23 5607", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Italy | EMI 3C 006 235607", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Madagascar | EMI 2C 010-23.5607", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CNR 144.5167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CNR 144.5167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | EMI 1J 006-235607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 26307", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 24337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 24337", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | EMI 468537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHey, Hey (Tumuluzi Fuma)2:25
- BMama (Batutondele)2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey, Hey / Mama are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hey, Hey / Mama are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Hey, Hey / Mama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Mozambique. One of them is Ring RING 247.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey, Hey / Mama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RING 247) 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 Hey, Hey / Mama 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.