Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7217
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7217-ARunout stamped side A
CBS 7217-BRunout stamped side B
Janis JoplinCry Baby / Mercedes Benz
Vinyl pressings
Cry Baby / Mercedes Benz
by Janis Joplin · 1970
29 pressings14 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
Cry Baby / Mercedes Benz was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Cry Baby / Mercedes Benz
3 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Greece
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 301353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7217
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · promo sample copy , not for sale
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7217-ARunout stamped side A
CBS 7217-BRunout stamped side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 7217First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 7217First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Greece | CBS BA 301353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | CBS BA-2218257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Columbia 4-453797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Columbia 4-453797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Europe | CBS CBS 72177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | India | CBS 4-453797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Columbia 4-453797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 821087", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 72177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | CBS CBS 72177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | Date DA.607", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Spain | CBS CBS 72177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Columbia 4-453797", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Columbia 13-332087", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Collectables 13-332087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Columbia 4-332087", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Columbia 13-332087", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | CBS CBS 72177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia 13-332087", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia 13-332087", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ACry Baby3:55
- BMercedes Benz1:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cry Baby / Mercedes Benz are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Cry Baby / Mercedes Benz are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1970 and 1980.
When was Cry Baby / Mercedes Benz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, Greece. One of them is CBS 7217.
How do I tell if my copy of Cry Baby / Mercedes Benz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7217, BA 301353) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 7217-A and CBS 7217-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cry Baby / Mercedes Benz 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.
