US
September 1966- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C-119-AEtched, A-side Runout
C-119-BEtched, B-side Runout
J.J. JacksonBoogaloo Baby / But It's Alright
Vinyl pressings
Boogaloo Baby / But It's Alright
by J.J. Jackson · 1966
16 pressings8 countriesSoulVocalFunk / Soul
Boogaloo Baby / But It's Alright was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Boogaloo Baby / But It's Alright
13 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
September 1966- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C-119-AEtched, A-side Runout
C-119-BEtched, B-side Runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records 119
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AudioMatrix C-119-A MR Δ63426A-Side Runout Etching
AudioMatrix C-119-B MR Δ63426-XB-Side Runout Etching
119-AA-Side Label
119-BB-Side Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records 119
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C-119-A AudioMatrixA Side Etched & Stamped
C-119-B AudioMatrixB Side Etched & Stamped
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
C-119-A ★A
C-119-B ★B
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records FK-1560First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Belgium | Top Records TOP 2First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Canada | Allied AR-6347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Hansa 19 116 ATFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Omega 35.773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Omega 35.773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Polydor 56718First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Calla Records 119First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Calla Records 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Calla Records 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Calla Records 119First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Calla Records 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Calla Records 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Mojo 2092-0147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-15607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Goldies 45 D-25087", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ABoogaloo Baby2:05
- BBut It's Alright2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boogaloo Baby / But It's Alright are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Boogaloo Baby / But It's Alright are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1971.
When was Boogaloo Baby / But It's Alright first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Calla Records 119, released September 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Boogaloo Baby / But It's Alright is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 119, 56718, FK-1560, TOP 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C-119-A and C-119-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boogaloo Baby / But It's Alright 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.