Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 1313
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
1313· A [logo]Side A, etched
1313· BSide B, etched
Billy PaulBrown Baby
Vinyl pressings
Brown Baby
by Billy Paul · 1973
10 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Brown Baby 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 Brown Baby
10 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.
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 1313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
April 13, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1313
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 1313 A1Runout Side A Stamped
EPC S 1313 B1Runout Side B Stamped
S EPC 1313AMatrix Side A Label
S EPC 1313BMatrix Side B Label
UK
April 13, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 1313 A3 1 0 ΛRunout, side A, stamped
EPC S 1313 B1 8 ΛRunout, side B, stamped
S EPC 1313ASide A label
S EPC 1313BSide B label
UK
April 13, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Malaysia
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 2-730
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM-2730 191*A runout stamped
BM-2730 192*B runout stamped
AM 2730A Label
BM 2730B 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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Epic EPC 1313First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Germany | Epic EPC S 1313First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Malaysia | CBS/Sony 2-730First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Epic CBS 1313First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 461457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Epic EPC 1313First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Turkey | Epic EPC 1313First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1313First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1313First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1313First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABrown Baby4:38
- BIt's Too Late4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brown Baby are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Brown Baby are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Brown Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, UK, Malaysia, Netherlands and more. One of them is Epic EPC 1313.
How do I tell if my copy of Brown Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 1313, EPC S 1313, S EPC 1313, 2-730) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1313· A [logo] and 1313· B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brown 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.
