Spain
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records L2656
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Ken Williams(You're) Fabulous Babe
Vinyl pressings
(You're) Fabulous Babe
by Ken Williams · 1977
14 pressings10 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
(You're) Fabulous Babe was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 (You're) Fabulous Babe
9 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13731
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-61605-T1-1C 1Runout A-side stamped
ZXDR-61606-T1-1C 1Runout B-side stamped
ZXDR 61605Label side-A
ZXDR 61606Label side-B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13731
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-61605-T1-1C 1Stamped runout, side A
ZXDR-61606-T1-1C 1Stamped runout, side B
ZXDR 61605Label side-A
ZXDR 61606Label side-B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13731
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR - 61605 - T1 - 1C
ZXDR - 61606 - T1 - 1C
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Decca 26.547 y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records L 2656
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Decca 26.547 yFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | London Records L 2656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Decca 87.048First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Decca F 13731First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 653First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | London Records L2656First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca F R 13731First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca F R 13731First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Decca F R 13731First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Crazy Cat CS-CC 25.0067", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Denmark | Starbox SX 11697", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Decca MO 17667", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Ember Records EMB 1007", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Ember Records EMB-1007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A(You're) Fabulous Babe3:28
- BGive Me My Heart Back3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (You're) Fabulous Babe are there?
14 vinyl pressings of (You're) Fabulous Babe are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was (You're) Fabulous Babe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Spain, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is London Records L2656.
How do I tell if my copy of (You're) Fabulous Babe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L2656, F R 13731, 26.547 y, L 2656) 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 (You're) Fabulous Babe 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.