Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WPKM-0354Label side A
WPKM-0386Label side B
José FelicianoHey! Baby!
Vinyl pressings
Hey! Baby!
by José Feliciano · 1969
16 pressings11 countriesLatinPopFolkWorld
Hey! Baby! was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Hey! Baby!
16 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WPKM-0354 S-II Manufactured in GermanySide A runout
WPKM-0386 S-II Manufactured in GermanySide B runout
WPKM-0354Label side A
WPKM-0386Label side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WPKM-354-3S A3A RA-Side Runout Etching
WPKM-386-3S A2E RB-Side Runout Etching
WPKM-0354A-Side Label
WPKM-0386B-Side Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WPKM-0354-1S HRunout A stamped
WPKM-0386-S HRunout B stamped
WPKM-0354Label A
WPKM-0386Label B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WPKM-0354Label A
WPKM-0386Label B
WPKM-0354-5S A1 I
WPKM-0386-5S A1 I
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
WPKM-0354A label
WPKM-0386B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | RCA Victor 47-9714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | RCA Victor 47-9714First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Brazil | RCA Victor LC-16199First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-9714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | RCA Victor 49580 / RCA Victor 49.580First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-9714First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-9714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | RCA SS-1872First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-9714First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Panama | RCA Victor 47-9714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10382First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Turkey | RCA 69906 / RCA Victor 69906First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor 47-9714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor 47-9714First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor 47-9714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHey! Baby2:48
- BMy World Is Empty Without You3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey! Baby! are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Hey! Baby! are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Hey! Baby! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-9714.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey! Baby! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-9714, LC-16199, 49580, 3-10382) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WPKM-0354 and WPKM-0386. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey! 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.
