UK
January 24, 1975- Label and catalog number
- BASF BA 1013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZAG 33Label Side A
ZAG 34Label Side B
JigsawBaby Don't Do It
Vinyl pressings
Baby Don't Do It
by Jigsaw · 1975
11 pressings8 countriesVocalRockPop
Baby Don't Do It was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Baby Don't Do It
9 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
UK
January 24, 1975- Label and catalog number
- BASF BA 1013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZAG 33 1 CLabel Side A
ZAG 34 1 CLabel Side B
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- BASF 06 19236-3
- Format
- 7"
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Buk Records 06 19236-3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
06 19326-3 ARunout side A, etched
06 19326-3 BRunout side B, etched
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- BASF UP-486-B
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- BASF 06 19236-6
- 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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | BASF 06 19236-3First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Germany | Buk Records 06 19236-3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Buk Records 19 2367", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Japan | BASF UP-486-BFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | BASF UP-486-BFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | BASF 06 19236-6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | BASF BFS.9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | BASF 11-52.226First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | BASF BA 1013First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | BASF BA 1013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Philippines | BASF BMW 20047", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABaby Don't Do It
- BStand Next To Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby Don't Do It are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Baby Don't Do It are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Baby Don't Do It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Belgium, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is BASF BA 1013, released January 24, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby Don't Do It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BA 1013, 06 19236-3, UP-486-B, 06 19236-6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAG 33 and ZAG 34. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baby Don't Do It 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.
