US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS5084
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS-5084-A-4 MR[in circle] △15920 STERLINGSide A Runout
BDS-5084-B-4 MR[in circle] △15920-XSide B Runout
Lena HorneNature's Baby
Vinyl pressings
Nature's Baby
by Lena Horne · 1971
10 pressings4 countriesVocalJazzFunk / SoulPop
Nature's Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Nature's Baby
8 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5084Buddah Records BDS5084
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5084Buddah Records BDS5084
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5084A-1 5-29-71 G.K. 44Side A runout
BDS 5084B-1 5-29-71 G.K. 44Side A runout
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5084
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2365 010
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2318 044
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Buddah Records 2318 044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5084First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5084First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2365 010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDS5084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5084First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5084 / Buddah Records BDS5084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5084 / Buddah Records BDS5084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Buddah Records BDS5084LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Buddah Records BDS 69006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Feels So Good2:58
- A2A Song For You4:16
- A3Maybe I'm Amazed3:37
- A4Being Green3:21
- A5Your Song3:55
- A6Mother Time4:59
- B1I Wouldn't Have You Any Other Way (Ain't Nobody Perfect)2:47
- B2Only The Moon And Me4:50
- B3More Today Than Yesterday3:48
- B4Think About Your Troubles3:00
- B5Nature's Baby6:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nature's Baby are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Nature's Baby are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1985.
When was Nature's Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Buddah Records BDS5084.
How do I tell if my copy of Nature's Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS5084, BDS 5084, 2365 010, 2318 044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDS-5084-A-4 MR[in circle] △15920 STERLING and BDS-5084-B-4 MR[in circle] △15920-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nature's 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.
