Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Matra MA-007
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MA-007-A CRC HERbIE JR :<) ♡ ANGELAEtched Side A
MA-007-B CRC HERbIE JR :<)Etched Side B
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKStamped Sides A & B
Vinyl pressings
Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonite
by Lime · 1982
31 pressings11 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic
Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonite was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonite
27 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Matra MT-001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MT 001A CRC FWѼSide A, etched runout
MT 001A CRC ELSide B, etched runout
MT-001Side A/B, matrix on label
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Matra MA-007
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Transparent Dark Blue
- Runout / matrix
MA-007-A CRC HERbIE JR :<) ♡ ANGELAEtched Side A
MA-007-B CRC HERbIE JR :<)Etched Side B
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKStamped Sides A & B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Prism PDS 435
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Prism PDS 435
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Mastered by Frankford/Wayne New YorkStamped Both Sides
HERbiE JR :^) Pinky PDS-432-AEtchings Side A
HERbiE Jr :^) 40035 RAD/PDS-432-B-REEtchings Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Prism 40035 RAD/CLB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Polydor 2141 540First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Belgium | Polydor 2002 137First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Belgium | Polydor 2141 540First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Belgium | Polydor 2002 137First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Brazil | Ariola 2002 137First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Matra MA-007First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Matra MT-001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Matra MA-007First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2141 542 / Let It Shine 2141 542First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Let It Shine 2097 139First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2141 540First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2002 137First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2002 137First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Trebol TI-70550First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Mexico | Musart MI 30900First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Canada | Unidisc MM-06212" | 12" |
| 1991 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 27312" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | Almighty Records ALMY 007 T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-187012", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ABabe, We're Gonna Love Tonite6:51
- BBabe, We're Gonna Love Tonite (Edit)3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonite are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonite are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 2021.
When was Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada, US, Belgium, Brazil and more. One of them is Matra MA-007.
How do I tell if my copy of Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MA-007, MT-001, PDS 435, 40035 RAD/CLB) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MA-007-A CRC HERbIE JR :<) ♡ ANGELA and MA-007-B CRC HERbIE JR :<). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonite 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.
