Jamaica
1968- Label and catalog number
- WIRL WL. 183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIRL R.B 3486 - I LGARunout side A
WIRL R.B 3487 - I LGARunout side B
Lloyd TyrellBang Bang Lulu / I Never Knew My Baby
Vinyl pressings
Bang Bang Lulu / I Never Knew My Baby
by Lloyd Tyrell · 1968
10 pressings2 countriesRocksteadyReggae
Bang Bang Lulu / I Never Knew My Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Bang Bang Lulu / I Never Knew My Baby
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Jamaica
1968- Label and catalog number
- WIRL
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
WIRL R.B 3486 - I LGASide A
WIRL R.B 3487 - I LGASide B
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pama Records P.M. 710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PMB + 710 + ARunout A
PMB + 710 + BRunout B
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pama Records P.M.B. 710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PMB + 770 + AA Side Runout Stamped
PMB + 710 + BB Side Runout Stamped
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pama Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pama Records PM 710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
PMB + 710 + AA Side Runout Stamped
PMB + 710 + BB Side Runout Stamped
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Jamaica | WIRL WL. 183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Jamaica | WIRLFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1968 | UK | Pama Records P.M. 710First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Pama Records P.M.B. 710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Pama RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1968 | UK | Pama Records PM 710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Pama Records PM 710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Pama Records PM 710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Pama Records P.M. 710First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Wirl WL 1837", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABang Bang Lulu
- BI Never Knew My Baby
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bang Bang Lulu / I Never Knew My Baby are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bang Bang Lulu / I Never Knew My Baby are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Bang Bang Lulu / I Never Knew My Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is WIRL WL. 183.
How do I tell if my copy of Bang Bang Lulu / I Never Knew My Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WL. 183, P.M. 710, P.M.B. 710, PM 710) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WIRL R.B 3486 - I LGA and WIRL R.B 3487 - I LGA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bang Bang Lulu / I Never Knew My 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.