Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi SRL 10765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLNS 6236 5/5/75Runout side A
SLNS 6237 5/5/75Runout side B
SLNS 6236Label side A
SLNS 6237Label side B
El TigreBaby
Vinyl pressings
Baby
by El Tigre · 1975
13 pressings11 countriesDiscoElectronic
Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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
9 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi SRL 10765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLNS 6236 5/5/75Side A runout
SLNS 6237 14/5/75 CASide B runout
SLNS 6236Side A label
SLNS 6237Side B label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13655
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR 59265
ZXDR 59266
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13655
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi RS-5002
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLNS 6236
SLNS 6237
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Sinus Music BE 120-3087
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Ricordi RS-5002First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Belgium | Sinus Music BE 120-3087First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor 2065 293First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | Ricordi SRL 10765First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Ricordi SRL 10765First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Ricordi SRL 10765First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Peru | Imsa Records 0328First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Decca F R 13655First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Decca F R 13655First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Ecuador | Angelito 45-250687", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Melba 45. X. 14 0537", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Spain | Ricordi 45-1319 / Hispavox 45-13197", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Ricordi R 35.0167", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABaby3:03
- BHappiness Is2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Baby are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Italy, UK, Argentina, Belgium and more. One of them is Ricordi SRL 10765.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRL 10765, F R 13655, RS-5002, BE 120-3087) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLNS 6236 5/5/75 and SLNS 6237 5/5/75. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.