US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fame 1476
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Los Angeles Press
- Runout / matrix
45-75742-F-7* ↽ ✲Side A runout
45-73333-F-7* ↽ ✲Side B runout
S45-75742Side A label
S45-73333Side B label
Candi StatonHe Called Me Baby
Vinyl pressings
He Called Me Baby
by Candi Staton · 1970
14 pressings10 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
He Called Me Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 He Called Me Baby
10 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 6 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fame 1476
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Scranton Press
- Runout / matrix
45-75742 56Side A Etched, Variant 1
45-73333 45 [IAM Triangle Logo]Side B Etched [Stamped], Variant 1
45-75742-F6Side A Etched, Variant 2
45-73333-F6 [IAM Triangle Logo]Side B Etched [Stamped], Variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fame P-1476
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
45-75742-F-7A Side
45-73333-f-7B Side
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fame 1476
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0 73333 1476 F8#3Side A runout
0 73333 1476 F8#1Side B runout
S45-75742Side A label
S45-73333Side B label
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-9365
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-75742 7XCAP1819A Label
45-73333 7XCAP1820B Label
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fame 1476
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9365First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9365First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Fame 1476First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Capitol Records 1476First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-2735First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.1476First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Fame 1476First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Fame 1476First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Fame P-1476First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Fame 1476First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-80 7187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Capitol Records 8 E 006-80 718 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2C 006-80.718 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Venezuela | Capitol Records 4-21867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHe Called Me Baby2:42
- BWhat Would Become Of Me2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He Called Me Baby are there?
14 vinyl pressings of He Called Me Baby are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was He Called Me Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada, Jamaica and more. One of them is Fame 1476.
How do I tell if my copy of He Called Me Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1476, P-1476, CP-9365, CR-2735) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-75742-F-7* ↽ ✲ and 45-73333-F-7* ↽ ✲. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is He Called Me 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.
