US
1979- Label and catalog number
- New York International Records YD-11908
- Format
- 12"
Walter MurphyMostly Mozart
Vinyl pressings
Mostly Mozart
by Walter Murphy · 1979
14 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Mostly Mozart was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Mostly Mozart
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- New York International Records YD-11774
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
YD-11774-ASide A Label
YD-11774-BSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- New York International Records YB-11907
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- New York International Records JD-11774
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- New York International Records JH-11907
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YA-11907-C AzA-Side Runout Etching
YB-11907-A AzB-Side Runout Etching
YA-11907-CA-Side Label
YB-11907-AB-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- New York International Records JH-11773
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YB-11773-AStereo Label
YA-11773-CMono Label
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | UK | RCA FC 1773 DJFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | UK | New York International Records FB 1773 / New York International Records YB 1773First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | New York International Records YD-11908First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | US | New York International Records YD-11774First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | US | New York International Records JD-11774First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | New York International Records JH-11907First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | New York International Records YB-11907First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | New York International Records JH-11773First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | RCA Victor DISCO - TEC 7912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Mexico | RCA Victor DISCO - TEC 7912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP-53867", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Mexico | RCA Victor DISCO - TEC 7912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Peru | RCA XRPBO 9797", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-9797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMostly Mozart5:16
- BBolero5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mostly Mozart are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mostly Mozart are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Mostly Mozart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK. One of them is New York International Records YD-11908.
How do I tell if my copy of Mostly Mozart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YD-11908, YD-11774, YB-11907, JD-11774) 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 Mostly Mozart 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.
