Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Oasis 600 138Oasis 600 138-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Giorgio MoroderBaby Blue / If You Weren't Afraid
Vinyl pressings
Baby Blue / If You Weren't Afraid
by Giorgio Moroder · 1979
16 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
Baby Blue / If You Weren't Afraid was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Blue / If You Weren't Afraid
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Oasis 101 117Oasis 101 117-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
101117 A-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout stamped side A
101117 B-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout stamped side B
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 103556
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Durium DE 3110Durium Marche Estere DE. 3110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DN 38281 ST 23-XI-79Etching side A
DN 38282 ST 23-XI-79Etching side B
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Durium DE 3110Durium Marche Estere DE. 3110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DN 38281 ST 23-XI-79Etching side A
DN 38282 ST 23-XI-79Etching side B
Philippines
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO-3585
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PRO-3585-ASide A runout, etched
PRO-3585-BSide B runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | RCA Victor 103556First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Oasis 600 138 / Oasis 600 138-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Oasis 101 117 / Oasis 101 117-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium DE 3110 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3110First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium DE 3110 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3110First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium DE 3110 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3110First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3585First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Ariola 100.720First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Bolivia | Oasis OS - 3003 / Oasis OS-30037", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-36 / Polystar 7S-367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-36 / Polystar 7S-367", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия С62—17369-707", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия С62 17369 0027", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия Г62—09107-8Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия Г62—09107-8Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С62—17369-707", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ABaby Blue (Long Version)4:53
- BIf You Weren't Afraid5:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby Blue / If You Weren't Afraid are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Baby Blue / If You Weren't Afraid are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1982.
When was Baby Blue / If You Weren't Afraid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, Australia, Italy, Philippines and more. One of them is Oasis 600 138.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby Blue / If You Weren't Afraid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 600 138, 101 117, 103556, DE 3110) 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 Blue / If You Weren't Afraid 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.
