US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Checker 1158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
15167 TM-1798 MWRunout, Side A, Etched
15168 TM-1799 MWRunout, Side B, Etched
15167Label side A
15168Label side B
Bo DiddleyOoh Baby / Back To School
Vinyl pressings
Ooh Baby / Back To School
by Bo Diddley · 1966
10 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesRockFunk / SoulBlues
Ooh Baby / Back To School was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Ooh Baby / Back To School
8 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Checker 1158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch
- Runout / matrix
15167 M [MR logo] △64192Side A runout
15168 M [MR logo] △64192-XSide B runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Checker 1158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
15167 TM-1798 MWRunout, Side A, Etched
15168 TM-1799 MWRunout, Side B, Etched
15167Label side A
15168Label side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Checker 1158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
15167Side A Label
15168Side B Label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS 8053
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CRS 8053A1 ^ HSide A Runout Etched
CRS 8053B1 ^ HSide B Runout Etched
CRS.8053-ASide A Label
CRS.8053-BSide B Label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS 8053
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CRS 8053A1 △ HSide A Runout Etched
CRS 8053B1 △ HSide B Runout Etched
CRS.8053-ASide A Label
CRS.8053-BSide 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Checker CH-1158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRS 8053First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRS 8053First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRS 8053First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Checker 1158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Checker 1158First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Checker 1158First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Checker 1158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Chess 1695017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Chess 1695017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOoh Baby2:50
- BBack To School2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ooh Baby / Back To School are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ooh Baby / Back To School are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Ooh Baby / Back To School first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Checker 1158.
How do I tell if my copy of Ooh Baby / Back To School is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1158, CRS 8053, CH-1158) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 15167 TM-1798 MW and 15168 TM-1799 MW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ooh Baby / Back To School 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.
