US
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-716
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-1031 LWRun-out area side A
ST-1032 LWRun-out area side B
ST-1031Label side A
ST-1032Label side B
Andy KimBaby, I Love You
Vinyl pressings
Baby, I Love You
by Andy Kim · 1969
29 pressings13 countriesPop RockRockPop
Baby, I Love You was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Baby, I Love You
26 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 12 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-716
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-1031Label side A
ST-1032Label side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pocket Disc M-351Steed Records 716P
- Format
- Flexi-disc, 4", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-351AScribed in runout side A
M-351BScribed in runout side B
ST-1031Label Side A
ST-1032Label Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-716
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1031 Δ75929 @Run-out area side A
ST-1032 Δ75929-X @Run-out area side B
ST-1031Label side A
ST-1032Label side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-716
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-1031Label side A
ST-1032Label side B
ST 1031 5 @
ST1032 5 @
US
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST1031 △75929 eRunout Etchings (Both Sides)
ST-1031Label Side A & B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | Dot Records 31.250First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Australia | Dot Records ZK-3046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | Dot Records ZK-3046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Brazil | RGE C.S-70.373 / Dot Records C.S-70.373First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Dot Records DGT 24X7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1969 | Canada | Dot Records STEED 716XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Dot Records DGT 24XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Dot Records 2C 006-90.287 M / Dot Records 2 C 006-90287 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Dot Records 1C 006-90 287 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Dot Records 1C 006-90 287 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Dot Records 1C 006-90 287 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Dot Records 1C 006-90 287 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Dot Records 1C 006-90 287 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Dot Records 1C 006-90 287 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Dot Records 1C 006-90 287 M / Paramount 1C 006-90 287 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Dot Records JET-20467", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Dot Records D 1297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABaby, I Love You2:56
- BGee Girl2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby, I Love You are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Baby, I Love You are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
When was Baby, I Love You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is Steed Records 45-716, released May 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby, I Love You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-716, M-351, DOT 125, D 129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1031 LW and ST-1032 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baby, I Love You 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.
