US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records R-62002
- Format
- 7", Single
J.J. CaleHey Baby
Vinyl pressings
Hey Baby
by J.J. Cale · 1976
14 pressings7 countriesBlues RockFolk RockRockBlues
Hey Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Hey Baby
10 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SR-62002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SR-62002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records K-6629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11 SMX•50157 .2AA-Side Run-Out Etching
9 SMX•50158 .2AB-Side Run-Out Etching
MX50157A-Side Centre Label
MX50158B-Side Centre Label
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records K-6629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX50157 (SR-62002)(label A side)
MX50158 (SR-62002)(label B side)
Austria
1976- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records 11 662 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Shelter Records K-66297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | Australia | Shelter Records K-6629First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Australia | Shelter Records K-6629First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Austria | Shelter Records 11 662 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Shelter Records SR-62002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Canada | Shelter Records 130962002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Shelter Records K6629First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Shelter Records K 6629First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | Shelter Records R-62002First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | Shelter Records SR-62002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Shelter Records SR-62002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Shelter Records 11 662 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Switzerland | Shelter Records 11 662 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Shelter Records SR-620027", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHey Baby3:16
- BCocaine2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Baby are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hey Baby are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Hey Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Australia, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is Shelter Records R-62002.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-62002, SR-62002, K-6629, 11 662 AT) 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 Hey 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.
