US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DLO 300 D mirasound TMRunout A
B.S-6 PHIL+ANNEttE mirasound TM AudioMatrixRunout B
Darlene LoveChristmas (Baby, Please Come Home)
Vinyl pressings
Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)
by Darlene Love · 1963
11 pressings2 countriesSoulVocalHolidayFunk / Soul
Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)
4 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DL0 300 D mirasound TMA-Side Runout Etching
mirasound TM AudioMatrix B.S-6 PHIL-ANNETTEB-Side Runout Etching
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
△50710 DLO XMASSide A runout, etched
45-B.S-6 [MR logo] PHIL + ANNETTE △50565-X mirasound AudioMatrixSide B runout, etched / stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Philles Records 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Philles Records 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Philles Records 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Philles Records 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Warner-Spector K 190117", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | UK | Warner-Spector K 190117", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1974 | UK | Phil Spector Records SPEC 17", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | Warner-Spector K 190117", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | UK | Warner-Spector K 190117", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Passport Records PS 79267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Phil Spector Records SPEC 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AChristmas (Baby, Please Come Home)2:30
- BHarry And Milt Meet Hal B.2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1963 and 1984.
When was Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Philles Records 119.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DLO 300 D mirasound TM and B.S-6 PHIL+ANNEttE mirasound TM AudioMatrix. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) 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.