France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 511Disc'Az SG. 511
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SG 511 A GVRunout A, stamped [etched "GV"]
SG 511 BRunout B, stamped
C. JérômeBaby Boy
Vinyl pressings
Baby Boy
by C. Jérôme · 1974
12 pressings5 countriesChansonPop
Baby Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Boy
10 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 511
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Injected Labels
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 511
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Purple Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
△ SG 511 A AmRunout side A etched
△ SG 511 BRunout side B etched
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 511Disc'Az SG. 511
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Purple Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
GV SG 511 A xRunout side A
SG 511 B xRunout side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 511Disc'Az SG. 511
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 511Disc'Az SG. 511
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Purple Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
GV SG 511 A xRunout side A
SG 511 B xRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 511 / Disc'Az SG. 511First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 511First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 511First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 511 / Disc'Az SG. 511First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 511 / Disc'Az SG. 511First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 511 / Disc'Az SG. 511First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Disc'Az SG 511 / Disc'Az SG. 511First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Hansa 13814 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Hansa International 13270 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Disc'Az SG 511First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Lebanon | Disc'Az SG 511 / Disc'Az AZ 90347", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Gamma AA 12757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABaby Boy2:30
- BPar Désespoir2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby Boy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Baby Boy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Baby Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Disc'Az SG 511.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 511, 13814 AT, 13270 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SG 511 A GV and SG 511 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baby Boy 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.
