US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4234ABC Records D-4234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
01408 ∆ 80211Runout Side A [Etched]
01409 ∆ 80211-XRunout Side B [Etched]
45-01408Label Side A
45-01409Label Side B
SteppenwolfHey Lawdy Mama
Vinyl pressings
Hey Lawdy Mama
by Steppenwolf · 1970
31 pressings20 countriesHard RockRock
Hey Lawdy Mama was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Lawdy Mama
30 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 19 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
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-D-4234ABC Records 45-D-4234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01408 LWRunout Side A [Etched]
01409 LWRunout Side B [Etched]
AMP 45-01408Label Side A
AMP 45-01409Label Side B
US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-4234ABC Records 45-4234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-4234ABC Records 45-4234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-D-4234ABC Records 45-D-4234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4234ABC Records D-4234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01408 ∆ 80211Runout Side A [Etched]
01409 ∆ 80211-XRunout Side B [Etched]
45-01408Label Side A
45-01409Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Parlophone 1242First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Australia | Stateside OSS-9108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Australia | Stateside OSS-9108First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Brazil | Odeon 7I-13.017First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Dunhill D-4234First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Denmark | Stateside 6E 006-91371First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Stateside 2 C 006-91 371 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | Stateside 1 C 006-91 371 MFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Greece | Stateside GSD 241First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | India | Stateside D-4234First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | Stateside HR-2516First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Japan | Stateside HR-2516First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Stateside 5 C 006-91 371 MFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Stateside MSS 2283First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Portugal | Stateside 8E 006-91371 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Capitol Records 66907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHey Lawdy Mama3:19
- BTwisted3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Lawdy Mama are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Hey Lawdy Mama are listed here, from 20 countries.
When was Hey Lawdy Mama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Dunhill D-4234, released April 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Lawdy Mama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-4234, 45-D-4234, 45-4234, SS 8049) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01408 ∆ 80211 and 01409 ∆ 80211-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Lawdy 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.
