US
1984- Label and catalog number
- African Love Records ALM-001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ALM-001-ALabel Side A
ALM-001-BLabel Side B
ShineheadMama Used To Say / Billy Jean
Vinyl pressings
Mama Used To Say / Billy Jean
by Shinehead · 1984
11 pressings3 countriesReggaeDubReggae
Mama Used To Say / Billy Jean was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Mama Used To Say / Billy Jean
9 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- African Love Records ALM 001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
ALM 001-ALabel Side A
ALM 001-BLabel Side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Hawkeye HD 58
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ALM 001-ARunout side A, etched
ALM 001-BRunout side B, etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 735-12
- Format
- 12", Stereo
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 735
- Format
- 7", Stereo
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Hawkeye HD 58
- Format
- 12", White Label
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS-735First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS-735First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Hawkeye VS-73512First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Hawkeye HD 58First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 735-12First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 735First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Hawkeye HD 58First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1984 | US | African Love Records ALM-001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | African Love Records ALM 001First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | African Love Records ALM 70057", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | African Love Records ALM-7-001 / Gold Shop ALM-7-0017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mama Used To Say
- A2Mama Used To Say (Version)
- B1Billy Jean
- B2Billy Jean (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mama Used To Say / Billy Jean are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mama Used To Say / Billy Jean are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1984 and 2006.
When was Mama Used To Say / Billy Jean first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia. One of them is African Love Records ALM-001.
How do I tell if my copy of Mama Used To Say / Billy Jean is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALM-001, ALM 001, HD 58, VS 735-12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ALM-001-A and ALM-001-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mama Used To Say / Billy Jean 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.