US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Tom N' Jerry Records TG 6001Salsoul Records TG 6001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TG 6001 A
TG 6001 B
P TG 6001 A TM/JR B
P TG 6001BX TM/JR
D-R-U-MLalabye
Vinyl pressings
Lalabye
by D-R-U-M · 1977
26 pressings19 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Lalabye was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Lalabye
22 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 17 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Tom N' Jerry Records TG 6001Salsoul Records TG 6001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TG 6001 A TM/JR 2ɅRunout A side
TG 6001BX TM/JR ɅRunout B side
TG 6001 ALabel A side
TG 6001 BLabel B side
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Tom N' Jerry Records TG 6001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ensign ENY 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records TDS-011
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TG6001-A A1 DB ATSide A runout
TG6001-B A1 DB ATSide B runout
TG-6001 ASide A label
TG-6001 BSide B label
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PI 100
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SNB-Al PI-100-ASide A runout
SNB-Al PI-100-BSide B runout
PI 100-ASide A label
PI 100-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Mercury 6008504First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Australia | Salsoul Records TDS-011First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Mercury PI 100First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Mercury 6008 504First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Colombia | Mercury 6008506First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ecuador | Philips 30228First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Mercury 6008 504First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Greece | Mercury 6060 506First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Greece | Mercury 6008 504First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Mercury 6008 504First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Mercury 6008 504First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Mercury 6008 504First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | Philips 6008 504First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | Bullet DB 104First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | South Africa | Bullet B 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mercury 6173 5017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Ensign ENP112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALalabye8:21
- BLalabye (Instrumental)5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lalabye are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Lalabye are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Lalabye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Tom N' Jerry Records TG 6001.
How do I tell if my copy of Lalabye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TG 6001, ENY 2, TDS-011, PI 100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TG 6001 A and TG 6001 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lalabye 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.