US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M3G 4959
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M-3G4959-1 [Artisan Logo]Runout A
M-3G4959-2 [Artisan Logo]Runout B
Vinyl pressings
Hang On In There Baby
by Johnny Bristol · 1974
20 pressings14 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Hang On In There Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Hang On In There Baby
18 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 13 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M3G 4959
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M3G 4959
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M-3G4959-1 [Artisan logo]Side A runout
M-3G4959-2 [Artisan logo]Side B runout
M3G 4959-1Side A label
M3G 4959-2Side B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M3G 4959
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2315 303
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2315303 A//2 420 05 11 1 6 DBRunout side A, variant 1
2315303 B//2 420 05 12 5Runout side B, variant 1
2315303 A//2 420 05 11 1 0 DBRunout side A, variant 2
2315303 B//2 420 05 11 9Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2315 303
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2315303 A//2 420 03 1 1 6Runout side A, variant 1
2315303 B//2 420 05 13Runout side B, variant 1
2315303 A//3 420 03 1 1 1 4Runout side A, variant 2
2315303 B//2 420 05 1 3 8Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | MGM Records 2315 303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | MGM Records 2315303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | MGM Records SE 4959First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | MGM Records 2303 033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | MGM Records 2315 303First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Jamaica | MGM Records M3G 4959First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | MGM Records MM 2066First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | MGM Records MM 2066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | MGM Records 2353 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Philippines | MGM Records M3G 4959First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | MGM Records 2315 303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | MGM Records 2315 303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | MGM Records 2315 303First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | MGM Records 2315 303First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M3G 4959First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Japan | MGM Records UIJY-75047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | MGM Records 2315 303LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Woman, Woman5:08
- A2Hang On In There Baby3:54
- A3Reachin' Out For Your Love4:00
- A4You And I3:41
- A5Take Care Of You For Me3:08
- B1I Got Your Number3:10
- B2It Don't Hurt No More3:34
- B3Memories Don't Leave Like People Do4:07
- B4Love Me For A Reason3:41
- B5Woman, Woman (Reprise)0:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hang On In There Baby are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Hang On In There Baby are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1974 and 2016.
When was Hang On In There Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is MGM Records M3G 4959.
How do I tell if my copy of Hang On In There Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M3G 4959, 2315 303, 2315303, SE 4959) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-3G4959-1 [Artisan Logo] and M-3G4959-2 [Artisan Logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hang On In There 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.
