UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 93
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Dr. HookBaby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk / The Turn On
Vinyl pressings
Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk / The Turn On
by Dr. Hook · 1982
29 pressings20 countriesPop RockRock
Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk
27 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 20 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 19 - Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-2347-82CS236-S-BW MASTERFONICS EDPA side runout
NB-2347-82SC243-BW MASTERFONICS EDPB side runout
82 CS 236A side label
82 CS 243B side label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2347Casablanca 6000 788
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 72 - PRC, Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-2347-82CS236-PRCR-2-1-1 MasterfonicsA-side runout etching/stamped, variant 1
NB-2347-82CS243-PRCR-2-1-1 MasterfonicsB-side runout etching/stamped, variant 1
2CS236-PRCR-2-1-1 MasterfonicsA-side runout etching/stamped, variant 2
NB-2347-82CS243-S-PRCR1-11-1 MasterfonicsB-side runout etching/stamped, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 26 - PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-2347-82CS236-S-PRCC1-1 \\ A MASTERFONICSSide A
NB-2347-82CS243-S-PRCC1-1 B MASTERFONICSSide B
NB-2347-82CS236-S-PRCC2-1-1 A MasterfonicsVariant - Side A
NB-2347-82CS243-S-PRCC1-1-1 B MasterfonicsVariant - Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20241 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
NBD-20241-82 CS236-HRM Masterfonics A-2 ↔Runout side A
NBD-20241-82 CS236-HRM Masterfonics A-1 ↔Runout side B
(NBD 20241 AS)Label side A
(NBD 20241 BS)Label side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2347 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Mercury 6400 631First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Australia | Mercury 6000 788First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | Mercury 6400 631First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Belgium | Mercury 6000 788First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Bolivia | Mercury MRS-34.43 / Mercury MRS - 34-43First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Casablanca NB 2347First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Mercury 6000 788First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6000 788First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Guatemala | Mercury 6000 788First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Ireland | Mercury MER 93First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Mercury 6000 788First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-63 / Polystar 7S-63First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-63 / Polystar 7S-63First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Mexico | Casablanca S/N 253First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Mercury 6000 788First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Mercury 640063112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ABaby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk3:39
- BThe Turn On3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk are listed here, from 20 countries.
When was Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Mercury MER 93.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MER 93, NB 2347, NBD 20241 DJ, NB 2347 DJ) 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 Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk 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.
