US
March 4, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-7051
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AYP-IL-176309 T4KM-1793-1-B XA-side etched/stamped runout
AYP-IL-176302 T4KM-1800-1-B XB-side etched/stamped runout
Marv JohnsonI Miss You Baby (How I Miss You)
Vinyl pressings
I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You)
by Marv Johnson · 1966
17 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / SoulPop
I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You) was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You)
9 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
March 4, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-7051
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-7051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-7051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
AVP-JL-176309Side A Label
AVP-JL-176309Side B Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-7051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 271First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Gordy G-7051First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1966 | US | Gordy G-7051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Gordy G-7051First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Gordy G 7051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Gordy G-7051First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Gordy G-7051First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Gordy G-7051First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Gordy G-7051First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 006-907357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-90 7357" | 7" |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-90735 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Norway | Tamla Motown 7E 006-90735 M7" | 7" |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 7137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 7137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-907357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AI Miss You Baby (How I Miss You)2:46
- BJust The Way You Are2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You) are there?
17 vinyl pressings of I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1976.
When was I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, South Africa. One of them is Gordy G-7051, released March 4, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G-7051, G 7051, TMS 271) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AYP-IL-176309 T4KM-1793-1-B X and AYP-IL-176302 T4KM-1800-1-B X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You) 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.
