South Africa
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vuka Afrika VUS 1215
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VUS1215-ASide A
VUS1215-BSide B
Vinyl pressings
Don't Go Lose It Baby
by Hugh Masekela · 1984
36 pressings12 countriesDiscoElectronic
Don't Go Lose It Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Don't Go Lose It Baby
34 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 11 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.
South Africa
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vuka Afrika VUS 15
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive Afrika JIVE T 64Jive Afrika JIVE T64.
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVE T-64 A1 TimTom CBSSide A runout, etched
JIVE T-64 B1 TySide B runout, etched
JIVE T 64A*Side A label
JIVE T 64B*Side B label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive Afrika JIVE T 64
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVE T-64 A3 TimTom CBSEtched in runout, Side A
JIVE T-64 B3 TYEtched in runout, Side B
JIVE T 64A*Printed on label, Side A
JIVE T 64B*Printed on label, Side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive Afrika JIVE 64
- Format
- 7", Single · Picture Sleeve
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive Afrika JIVE T 64
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Jive Afrika LS-1461 / Liberation Records LS-1461First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive Afrika JVD 017First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive Afrika JIVE 64XFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive Afrika JVD-017First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 8427First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | France | Jive JIV 12-4026First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 13584 / Jive Afrika 13 584First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Jive JIV 4026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.20358First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive Afrika 6.14196 / Jive 6.14 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.20 358 / Jive 6.20358First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.14 196 / Jive 6.14196 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.20 358 / Jive 6.20358First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive Afrika 6.14196 TS / Jive 6.14 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | Jive JIVE 5001 / Jive Afrika 39 JIVEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADon't Go Lose It Baby (Club Mix)7:35
- B1Don't Go Lose It Baby6:21
- B2Don't Go Lose It Baby (Dub Mix)4:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Go Lose It Baby are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Don't Go Lose It Baby are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Don't Go Lose It Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in South Africa, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Vuka Afrika VUS 1215.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Go Lose It Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VUS 1215, VUS 15, JIVE T 64, JIVE 64) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VUS1215-A and VUS1215-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Go Lose It 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.
