Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista 600.484
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
600.484-ASide 1 Label
600.484-BSide 2 Label
Tom BrowneFungi Mama (Bebopafunkadiscolypso)
Vinyl pressings
Fungi Mama (Bebopafunkadiscolypso)
by Tom Browne · 1981
14 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunkFunk / Soul
Fungi Mama (Bebopafunkadiscolypso) was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Fungi Mama (Bebopafunkadiscolypso)
11 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista 103.896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista 103.896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
103.896-A2Runout Side A Etching
103.896-B2Runout Side B Etching
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista GRP ARIST 450
- Format
- 7"
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista GRP ARIST 450
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 450 A // 1 ▽ ETH 1 1 TOWNHOUSE 5A side runout
ARIST 450 B // 1 ▽ ETH TOWNHOUSE 1 1 4B side runout
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista GRP GS 2518
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GS 2518 SA STERLINGRunout area side A
GS 2518 SB STERLINGRunout area side B
GS 2518-SALabel side A
GS 2518-SBLabel side B
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Barbados | Arista 2518First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Arista GRP GS 2518First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 600.484First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 103.896First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 103.896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Arista GRP ARIST 450First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | UK | Arista GRP ARIST 450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GP-05First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GS 2518First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GS 2518First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GS 2518First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Brazil | Arista 103.896 / Arista GRP 103.8967", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Arista GRP ARIST 12 45012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Arista GRP ARIST 12 45012", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFungi Mama (Bebopafunkadiscolypso)5:53
- BCome For A Ride4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fungi Mama (Bebopafunkadiscolypso) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Fungi Mama (Bebopafunkadiscolypso) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Fungi Mama (Bebopafunkadiscolypso) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, UK, US, Barbados and more. One of them is Arista 600.484.
How do I tell if my copy of Fungi Mama (Bebopafunkadiscolypso) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 600.484, 103.896, ARIST 450, GS 2518) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 600.484-A and 600.484-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fungi Mama (Bebopafunkadiscolypso) 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.
