Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 877 440-7London Records 877 440-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
ZuccheroMama
Vinyl pressings
Mama
by Zucchero · 1990
10 pressings4 countriesBlues
Mama was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 262London Records 877440-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LON 262 A-1U-1- D [Stamped] T H DMM [Etched]Runout side A
LON 262 B-1U-1-1 DRunout stamped side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 262London Records 877441.1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
July 30, 1990- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONDJ 262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 877 440-7London Records 877 440-7
- Format
- Single, 7", 45 RPM
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 877 441-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Polydor 877 440-7 / London Records 877 440-7First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Polydor 877 441-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Polydor 877 440-7 / London Records 877 440-7First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Polydor 877441-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Polydor 877 440-7 / London Records 877 440-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | London Records Zucchero-3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | London Records 877 441-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | London Records LON 262 / London Records 877440-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | London Records LONX 262 / London Records 877441.1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | London Records LONDJ 262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMama7:15
- BMadre Dolcissima7:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mama are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mama are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Mama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Germany, UK, France, Spain. One of them is Polydor 877 440-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Mama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 877 440-7, LON 262, LONX 262, LONDJ 262) 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 Mama 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.
