UK
October 27, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IM 038
- Format
- 7", Mono, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM 038 1F ▼ 1 420 1 1 1Runout (Stamped) Side A
IM 038 2F ▼ 1 420 1 1 1Runout (Stamped) Side B
Chris FarloweRide On Baby
Vinyl pressings
Ride On Baby
by Chris Farlowe · 1966
12 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
Ride On Baby 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 Ride On Baby
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 8 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
October 27, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IM 038
- Format
- 7" · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
IM 038 1F ▼ 1 420 1 1 1Runout (Stamped) Side A
IM 038 2F ▼ 1 420 1 1 1Runout (Stamped) Side B
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Stateside OSS-240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 IM 038.1F 7XOS387Runout (Hand Cut) Side A
45 IM 038.2F 7XOS388Runout (Hand Cut) Side B
Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Stateside RSS 108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM 038 1FSide A
IM 038 2FSide B
Finland
1966- Label and catalog number
- Stateside KSS 1025
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1966- Label and catalog number
- Stateside HSS 1157
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Stateside OSS-240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Belgium | Stateside RSS 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Finland | Stateside KSS 1025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Stateside HSS 1157First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Stateside MSS.2135First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | South Africa | Stateside JSS 1113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Sweden | Stateside KSS 1025First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Immediate IM 038First year7", Mono, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", Mono, 45 RPM · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Immediate IM 038First year7" | 7" |
| 1967 | Argentina | Odeon Pops DTOA 83147", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Columbia C 23 366 / Columbia 45-DW 65127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Stateside SR-16467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARide On Baby2:46
- BHeadlines3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ride On Baby are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ride On Baby are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Ride On Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Finland and more. One of them is Immediate IM 038, released October 27, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Ride On Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IM 038, OSS-240, RSS 108, KSS 1025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM 038 1F ▼ 1 420 1 1 1 and IM 038 2F ▼ 1 420 1 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ride On 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.