US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJLP-2509
- Format
- LP, Album
Bunky GreenMy Babe
Vinyl pressings
My Babe
by Bunky Green · 1965
10 pressings3 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
My Babe was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 My Babe
1 pressing came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP-2509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Exodus Records EX-6001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Exodus Records EXS-6001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Exodus Records EXS-6001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | Vee Jay Records UXP-66-JYLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Vee Jay Records UXP-66-JYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Vee Jay Records RJL-6017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Japan | Vee Jay Records RJL-6017LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Vee Jay Records 22YB-2028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Spain | Jazz Workshop JW-064 / Jazz Workshop JW064LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1My Babe6:36
- A2Polka Dots And Moonbeams4:55
- A3Counter Punch4:13
- B1Step High6:32
- B2Don't Blame Me9:12
- B3Cecile4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Babe are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My Babe are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 2015.
When was My Babe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Vee Jay Records VJLP-2509.
How do I tell if my copy of My Babe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJLP-2509) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Babe 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.