UK
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS BABE 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BABE-1-A 1 TY1 ∴Runout etched side A
BABE-1-B1 TY1 ∴Runout etched side B
BABE 1 A*Label side A
BABE 1 B*Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Baby Baby
by Eighth Wonder · 1988
28 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Baby Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Baby
23 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS BABE T1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BABET-1-A1 Λ TY1Runout side A
BABET-1-B1 TY1Runout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS BABE P1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Limited Edition Poster Package
- Runout / matrix
BABE-1-A1 V TY1Side A etched,stamped
BABE-1-B1 V 4 TY1Side B etched,tamped
BABE P1 A*Label side A
BABE P1 B*Label side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS BABEQT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BABE QT1 A3Side A
BABET-1-B1Side B
BABEQT 1 A*Label Side A
BABEQT 1 B*Label Side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS XPR 1380
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS XPR 1382
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 653006 6First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 653006 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 653006 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS 653006 6 / CBS CBS 653006 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS 653006 8 / CBS CBS 653006 8First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 653006 7 / CBS 653006 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 653006 7 / CBS 653006 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Philippines | CBS QCLEP-18142 / CBS BABE T1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 653006 7 / CBS CBS-653006-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS-653006-7 / CBS 653006 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 653006 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | CBS XPR 1380First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | CBS XPR 1382First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | CBS BABE P1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | CBS BABEQT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABaby Baby
- BDusted
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby Baby are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Baby Baby are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Baby Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is CBS BABE 1, released September 12, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BABE 1, BABE T1, BABE P1, BABEQT 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BABE-1-A 1 TY1 ∴ and BABE-1-B1 TY1 ∴. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baby 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.
