US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Specialty 635
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-SP-635-5127Side A, hand etched
45-SP-635-5129Side B, hand etched
Jerry ByrneLights Out / Honey Baby
Vinyl pressings
Lights Out / Honey Baby
by Jerry Byrne · 1958
11 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Lights Out / Honey Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Lights Out / Honey Baby
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
Belgium
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5.045
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Belgium | London Records 5.045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Specialty 635First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Specialty 6357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | UK | Specialty SON 50117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | UK | Specialty SON 50117", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | UK | Specialty SON 50117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | UK | Specialty SON 50117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | UK | Specialty SON 50117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | London International Recordings PD 8153Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Specialty 6357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Specialty 6357", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALights Out
- BHoney Baby
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lights Out / Honey Baby are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lights Out / Honey Baby are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1973.
When was Lights Out / Honey Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Belgium. One of them is Specialty 635.
How do I tell if my copy of Lights Out / Honey Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 635, 5.045) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-SP-635-5127 and 45-SP-635-5129. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lights Out / Honey 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.