UK
November 1, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 865
- Format
- 12"
ChingyBalla Baby
Vinyl pressings
Balla Baby
by Chingy · 2004
12 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Balla Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 2004. 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 Balla Baby
12 pressings came out in 2004, 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.
UK
November 1, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO 18841
- Format
- 12"
US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7243 8 76659 1 0
- Format
- 12"
US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO 7087 6 18841 1 1
- Format
- 12"
US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records Y 7243 8 67635 1 8
- Format
- 12"
US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records Y 7243 8 67635 1 8
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
2000s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Europe | Capitol Records 7243 8 16943 6 7First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | Europe | Capitol Records 7087 6 18841 1 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | Europe | Capitol Records 7243 8 67635 1 8First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | US | Capitol Records 7243 8 76659 1 0First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | US | Capitol Records SPRO 7087First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | US | Capitol Records SPRO 7087 6 18841 1 1First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | US | Capitol Records Y 7243 8 67635 1 8First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | US | Capitol Records SPRO 7087 6 18947 1 4 / Slot-A-Lot Records SPRO 7087 6 18947 1 4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | US | Capitol Records Y 7243 8 67635 1 8First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 865First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLDJ 865First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Capitol Records SPRO 18841First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Balla Baby (Album Version)
- A2Balla Baby (Instrumental)
- B1Fall-N (Radio Edit)
- B2Fall-N (Instrumental)
- B3Fall-N (Album Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Balla Baby are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Balla Baby are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Balla Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2004, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is Capitol Records 12CL 865, released November 1, 2004.
How do I tell if my copy of Balla Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12CL 865, SPRO 18841, 7243 8 76659 1 0, SPRO 7087 6 18841 1 1) 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 Balla 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.