US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31889
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 116593 19 2Runout A, stamped
45 116299 6 2Runout B, stamped
(116,593)Label A
(116,299)◆Label B
Len BarryLike A Baby
Vinyl pressings
Like A Baby
by Len Barry · 1965
17 pressings9 countriesPop RockSoulRockFunk / Soul
Like A Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Like A Baby
9 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-H6593-2C GC 1Side A runout variant 1
45-H6299-1C G 1Side B runout variant 1
45-H6593-1C 1 1Side A runout variant 2
45-H6299-2C BB 1Side B runout variant 2
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-116593-1CRunout A Stamped
45-116299-1CRunout B Stamped
116593Label A
116299Label B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
45-116593-1CSide A runout, stamped
45-116299-1CSide B runout, stamped
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · K/T E Label Variation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Belgium | Brunswick 60002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Italy | Decca 45 B 05949 / Decca B 05949First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Brunswick 05949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Brunswick 05949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Brunswick 05949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Brunswick 05949First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | UK | Brunswick 05949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Brunswick 05949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Decca 31889First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records DK-12067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Decca 318897", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca 45 - B/JB 059497", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Brunswick 0 59497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Festival Records DK 12067", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | US | Decca 318897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca DL 25 2187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALike A Baby2:54
- BHappiness (Is A Girl Like You)2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like A Baby are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Like A Baby are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Like A Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Belgium, Italy. One of them is Decca 31889.
How do I tell if my copy of Like A Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 31889, 05949, 60002, 45 B 05949) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 116593 19 2 and 45 116299 6 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Like A 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.
