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Roger Hallmark – Bear / Alabama Memories
1983 · US · WZZK · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- PP-83-101-A MASTERFONICSPP-83-101-B MASTERFONICS
- Rights society
- ASCAP
Specifications
- Artist
- Roger Hallmark
- Style
- Country, Novelty
- Year
- 1983
- Label
- WZZK
- Catalog number
- 83-101
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- ABear3:18
- BAlabama Memories2:43
- Producer
- Kenny Wallis
- Written-By
- Chance Jones
- Written-By
- Mike Lantrip
About this record
Pressed at Masterfonics and stamped PP-83-101-A and PP-83-101-B in the dead wax, this 1983 WZZK 45 catalogue 83-101 is a US novelty country single by Roger Hallmark. The matrix runout identifies the pressing plant and separates it from the earlier 1981 Vulcan (4) version that carried the same catalogue number.
Demand is minimal: 10 collectors own it against 1 who wants it, a ratio that reflects its scarcity and niche appeal.
What drives its value
This 7-inch 45 RPM single occupies a narrow market niche. The community snapshot shows 10 copies in collector hands against 1 active want, a steep supply-to-demand ratio that typically signals either deep obscurity or a title with a tight regional following.
The 1983 WZZK pressing on catalogue 83-101 is the later of two US releases—a 1981 Vulcan (4) pressing with the same catalogue number preceded it, meaning reissue collectors must distinguish between the two by dead-wax inspection. Without active price-guide data, the record's value rests on its rarity among the 10 known copies and the specificity of its Masterfonics pressing plant mark.
Condition grades will vary widely across so few examples.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the WZZK label imprint and catalogue number 83-101 on the label itself. Examine both sides of the 7-inch vinyl: the A-side runout should read PP-83-101-A MASTERFONICS and the B-side PP-83-101-B MASTERFONICS, stamped into the dead wax near the spindle hole.
This Masterfonics plant mark distinguishes it from the 1981 Vulcan (4) pressing, which will show a different plant identifier or none at all. The record is a 2-track 45 RPM novelty country single; play both sides at 45 RPM to confirm speed and listen for surface noise, clicks, and groove wear that will determine grade.
No barcode was printed on this 1983 pressing, so its absence is correct. Sleeve condition, if present, should be assessed separately from vinyl grade.
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Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this 1983 WZZK pressing from the 1981 Vulcan (4) version?
Both carry catalogue 83-101, but the dead-wax matrix is the key. This pressing reads PP-83-101-A MASTERFONICS on the A-side and PP-83-101-B MASTERFONICS on the B-side. The 1981 Vulcan (4) pressing will show a different plant code or identifier in the runout. Inspect the vinyl under light near the spindle hole to read the stamped matrix.
Why is demand so low if this is a 1983 single?
The community data shows 10 copies owned against 1 want, a ratio that reflects the novelty country style and regional appeal. Roger Hallmark's Bear / Alabama Memories did not achieve wide distribution or radio play outside its target market, leaving it scarce and sought by only a narrow collector base.
What does the Masterfonics plant mark tell me?
Masterfonics was a Nashville pressing facility active in the 1980s. The PP-83-101-A and PP-83-101-B stamps in the dead wax confirm this record was manufactured there, not at another US plant. This detail helps date and authenticate the pressing and separates it from any later reissues.
Is there a barcode on this record?
No. The 1983 WZZK pressing 83-101 has no barcode printed on the label or sleeve. The absence of a barcode is correct for this pressing and does not indicate a defect or bootleg.
How many copies of this pressing are known to exist?
Community data shows 10 collectors have documented copies in their collections. This count is not exhaustive—other copies may exist uncatalogued—but it reflects the rarity of this 1983 novelty country 45 in the collector market.