Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- Explosión 85.400-L
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
85.400.A.INRunout A side, etched
85.400.B.INRunout B side, etched
Vinyl pressings
Mamy Blue
by The Pop Tops · 1971
16 pressings10 countriesGospelPop RockSoulRock
Mamy Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Mamy Blue
9 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- Orlador 53.025Orlador 53025
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
53025-ASide A label
53025-BSide B label
CIZ 1096 VSide A label
CIZ 1097 VSide B label
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Disques Carrere 6442 101
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6442101 1 380 A A5Runout A, stamped variant 1
6442102 1 380 A A2Runout B, stamped variant 1
6442101 1 380 ARunout A, stamped variant 2
6442102 1 380 ARunout A, stamped variant 2
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Finger BLPS 19061Bellaphon BLPS 19061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BLPS 19061 ARunout A side, etched
BLPS 19061 BRunout B side, etched
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Rare RAR LP 55014Rare RAR / LP 55014
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips SFX-7448
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Disques Carrere 6442 101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Finger BLPS 19061 / Bellaphon BLPS 19061First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | SR International 61 485 / Finger 61 485LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | Italy | Rare RAR LP 55014 / Rare RAR / LP 55014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Rare RAR LP 55014 / Rare RAR / LP 55014First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | Philips SFX-7448First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Portugal | Poplandia PC-3.001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | Metronome MLP 15.443First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Spain | Explosión 85.400-LFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Orlador 53.025 / Orlador 53025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Spain | CFE ES - 109LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Spain | Zafiro SV-129LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Famoso ELDF 1035 / Codiscos ELDF 1035LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Mexico | Orfeon LPI/E-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 877.016 / Pink Elephant PE 877.016 - HLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 877.016 HLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose3:08
- A2Road To Freedom3:39
- A3Just Pretend3:39
- A4You Finally Found Your Man3:08
- A5Mamy Blue3:51
- B1Oh Lord, Why Lord?4:03
- B2What A Place To Live In3:15
- B3Grandma3:37
- B4Walk Along By The Riverside2:38
- B5Give Me Up As Lost2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mamy Blue are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mamy Blue are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1984.
When was Mamy Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Spain, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Explosión 85.400-L.
How do I tell if my copy of Mamy Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 85.400-L, 53.025, 6442 101, BLPS 19061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 85.400.A.IN and 85.400.B.IN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mamy 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.
