US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KAS 584
- Format
- 7", Single
StoriesMammy Blue
Vinyl pressings
Mammy Blue
by Stories · 1973
11 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Mammy Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Mammy Blue
8 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA-584
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KAS·584·A-4 Bell Sound MR Δ92655Runout side A
KAS-584-B-4 ② MR Bell Sound Δ92655-XRunout side B
KAS-584-ALabel side A
KAS-584-BLabel side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 584
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KAS 584 AA-side label
KAS 584 BB-side label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 584
- Format
- 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA-584X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KA-584X-Side IA-side label
KA-584X-Side 2B-side label
KA-584-SIA-side etchings
KA-584-S2B-side etchings
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra LL-2624-KS
- Format
- 7"
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | Kama Sutra 2013077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Canada | Kama Sutra KA-584XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | Kama Sutra LL-2624-KSFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Kama Sutra 610.132First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | US | Kama Sutra KAS 584First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | US | Kama Sutra KA-584First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Kama Sutra KA 584First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Kama Sutra KA 584First year7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | Brazil | Buddah Records 2013 0777", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Buddah Records 2013 077 / Kama Sutra 2013 0777", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Chile | Banglad KS-148-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMammy Blue3:41
- BTraveling Underground (Instrumental)4:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mammy Blue are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mammy Blue are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Mammy Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, Japan, Netherlands and more. One of them is Kama Sutra KAS 584.
How do I tell if my copy of Mammy Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KAS 584, KA-584, KA 584, KA-584X) 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 Mammy Blue 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.
