US
October 20, 1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 9765
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
552A side runout
553B side runout
AMP 78-552A side label
AMP 78-553B side label
Vinyl pressings
A Rose And A Baby Ruth
by George Hamilton IV · 1956
23 pressings4 countriesRockabillyFolkWorld& Country
A Rose And A Baby Ruth was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 A Rose And A Baby Ruth
12 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 3 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Colonial CR-420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G8-OW-6307A-side label
G8-OW-6308B-side label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9765
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ABC-552 ESA Runout
ABC-553 ESB Runout
AMP 45-552A Label
AMP 45-553B Label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Colonial CR-420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G8-OW-6307A-side label
G8-OW-6308B-side label
45-552-3 etchedA-side label
45-553-3 etchedB-side label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 78-9765
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 9765
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | W & G WG-SPN 332First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | Canada | Sparton 349RFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Canada | Sparton Of Canada Ltd. 4-349RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-97657", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| 1956 | US | Colonial CR-420First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9765First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-97657", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1956 | US | Colonial CR-420First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 45 - 9765First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 78-9765First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 9765First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9765First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Colonial CR-420First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-97657", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 9765First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | ABC Records 97657", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Roulette GG-1437", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Roulette GG-1437", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Roulette GG-1437", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AA Rose And A Baby Ruth2:02
- BIf You Don't Know2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Rose And A Baby Ruth are there?
23 vinyl pressings of A Rose And A Baby Ruth are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1956 and 1973.
When was A Rose And A Baby Ruth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is ABC-Paramount 9765, released October 20, 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of A Rose And A Baby Ruth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9765, CR-420, 45-9765, 78-9765) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 552 and 553. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Rose And A Baby Ruth 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.