US
April 18, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 766L
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1308005-01ARunouts on both sides; stamper number?
HS-2047-1A-side label
C5RS-7592A-side label, RCA pressing matrix
HS-2048-2B-side label
Vinyl pressings
The Mack
by Willie Hutch · 1973
21 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
The Mack 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 The Mack
13 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
April 18, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 766L
- Format
- LP, Album · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS2047-1 C5RS-7592 CSRS-7592 ① 1308005-03A M-766L HSide A Runout
HS2048-2 C5RS-7593 CSRS-7593 ② 1308005-03B M-766L HSide B Runout
HS-2047-1A-side label
C5RS-7592A-side label, RCA pressing matrix
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M766LMotown M 766L
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Superior Pressing, Die-Cut Jacket
- Runout / matrix
130800513A TVC A HS2047-1 C5RS-7592A-side runout etching
1308005-13A TVC A HS2048-2 C5RS-7593B-side runout etching
HS-2047-1A-side label
HS-2048-2B-side label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M766LMotown M 766L
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing, Die-Cut Jacket
- Runout / matrix
HS2047-1 C5RS-7592 1A 11 1308005-01A ISide A runout
HS2048-2 C5RS-7593 1A 1308005-01A I A2Side B runout
HS-2047-1Side A label
HS-2048-2Side B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 766L
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Die cut gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HS2047-1 CSRS-7592 130800513A TVC A2 EX DSide A
HS2048-2 CSRS-7593Side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M766LMotown M 766L DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Die-Cut Jacket
- Runout / matrix
HS-2047-1 C5RS-7592 IA A1 I 1308005-01ASide A runout etched IA A1 I stamped
HS-2048-2 C5RS-7593 IA 1308005-01A I A2Side B runout etched IA I A2 stamped
HS-2047-1 C5RS-7592Side A label
HS-2048-2 C5RS-7593Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brazil | Motown M 766L / Tapecar M 766LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Tamla Motown 2 C 064-94517 / Pathé Marconi EMI 2 C 064-94517First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM ST 60042 / Tamla Motown M766LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown M 766LFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Panama | Motown M 766LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Motown M766L / Motown M 766L DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Motown M766L / Motown M 766LFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 766LFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Motown M766L / Motown M 766LFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 766LFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 766LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 766LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Tamla Motown STMA 8009 / Tamla Motown 0C 064·94517First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Tamla Motown S-32521LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Motown 5281MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Motown 5281MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Motown 5281MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 230·15·117LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Motown M 766LLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Motown M766L / Motown M 766LLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Motown M 766LLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Vampin'2:45
- A2Theme Of The Mack5:36
- A3I Choose You3:42
- A4Mack's Stroll / The Getaway (Chase Scene)3:08
- B1Slick3:36
- B2Mack Man (Got To Get Over)5:10
- B3Mother's Theme (Mama)3:56
- B4Now That It's All Over4:31
- B5Brother's Gonna Work It Out4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Mack are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Mack are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 2015.
When was The Mack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Motown M 766L, released April 18, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of The Mack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 766L, M766L, STMA 8009, 2 C 064-94517) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1308005-01A and HS-2047-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Mack 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.