Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 12 993
- Format
- 7"
John Lee HookerShake It Baby / Let's Make It Baby
Vinyl pressings
Shake It Baby / Let's Make It Baby
by John Lee Hooker · 1963
18 pressings5 countriesBlues
Shake It Baby / Let's Make It Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Shake It Baby / Let's Make It Baby
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
South Africa
1963- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD.7-8917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Germany | Brunswick 12 993First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | South Africa | Polydor PD.7-8917First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | Polydor NH 529307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Polydor 421 1757", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Polydor 421.1757", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 421 1757", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 421 1757", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2001 3637", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Polydor 2001 3637", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Polydor 2001 3637", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Polydor 2001 3637", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Polydor 2121 2077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Polydor 2121 2077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 2121 2077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 421 1757", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Polydor 2121 2077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 421 1757", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2001 3637", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShake It Baby4:00
- BLet's Make It Baby4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shake It Baby / Let's Make It Baby are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Shake It Baby / Let's Make It Baby are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1980.
When was Shake It Baby / Let's Make It Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Germany, South Africa. One of them is Brunswick 12 993.
How do I tell if my copy of Shake It Baby / Let's Make It Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 993, PD.7-8917) 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 Shake It Baby / Let's Make It 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.
