US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J-BL 18Side A label
J-BL 19Side B label
Barbara LynnOh! Baby (We Got A Good Thing Goin') / Unfair
Vinyl pressings
Oh! Baby (We Got A Good Thing Goin') / Unfair
by Barbara Lynn · 1964
10 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Oh! Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Oh! Baby
6 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 3 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45-J-BL 18)Side A label
(45-J-BL 19)Side B label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
J-BL 18Label side A
J-BL 19Label side B
UK
August 28, 1964- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HL 9918
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MST.7023Label side A
MST.7024Label side B
UK
August 28, 1964- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HL 9918
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J-1277 Side 1Side A label
J-1277 Side 2Side B label
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Jamie 1277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Jamie 1277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Jamie 1277First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Jamie 1277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | London American Recordings HL 9918First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | UK | London American Recordings HL 9918First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Jamie 12777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | ERA Records 078-0307", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Good Old Gold 00187", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Jamie 12777", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOh! Baby (We Got A Good Thing Goin')2:06
- BUnfair2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh! Baby are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Oh! Baby are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was Oh! Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Jamie 1277.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh! Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1277, HL 9918) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J-BL 18 and J-BL 19. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh! Baby 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.
