US
February 1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell 45,437
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1916-CPRunout Side A
BELL 1917-CPRunout Side B
Artisan [logo, drum with 2 sticks]in runouts
Vicki LawrenceMama's Gonna Make It All Better
Vinyl pressings
Mama's Gonna Make It All Better
by Vicki Lawrence · 1974
10 pressings5 countriesPop
Mama's Gonna Make It All Better was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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's Gonna Make It All Better
9 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,437
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,437
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,437
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo
UK
April 19, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YKR 8477Label side A
YKR 8478Label side B
UK
April 19, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YKR 8477Label side A
YKR 8478Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Stateside OSS-10454First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Bell Records 45437XFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Stateside MSS 2328First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records 45,437First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records 45,437First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records 45,437First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records Bell 45,437First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Stateside SS 2226First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Stateside SS 2226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Stateside OSS-104547", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMama's Gonna Make It All Better2:27
- BCameo2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mama's Gonna Make It All Better are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mama's Gonna Make It All Better are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Mama's Gonna Make It All Better first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Bell Records Bell 45,437, released February 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Mama's Gonna Make It All Better is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Bell 45,437, 45,437, SS 2226, OSS-10454) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BELL 1916-CP and BELL 1917-CP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mama's Gonna Make It All Better 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.