UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAG 193 // A¹ JONZEtched runout side A
MAG 193 // B¹ SOUND CLINICEtched runout side B
MAG 193 ALabel matrix side A
MAG 193 BLabel matrix side B
MatchboxBabe's In The Wood
Vinyl pressings
Babe's In The Wood
by Matchbox · 1981
12 pressings9 countriesRockabillyRock
Babe's In The Wood was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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's In The Wood
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-prong centre
- Runout / matrix
MAG 193 A¹ JONZRunout side A
MAG 193 B¹ SOUND CLINICRunout side B
MAG 193 ALabel side A
MAG 193 BLabel side B
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet K-8288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 2097 880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 6.13 066Magnet 6.13066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6.13 066-01-1 H1A-side runout
6.13 066-01-2 H1B-side runout
6.13 066-01-1A-side label
6.13 066-01-2B-side label
Ireland
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 193
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MAG 193 A1Side A Etched Runout
MAG 193 B1Side B Etched Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Magnet K-8288First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Magnet 2097 880First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Magnet 6.13 066 / Magnet 6.13066First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Magnet 6.13 066 / Magnet 6.13066First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Ireland | Magnet MAG 193First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Magnet 1A 006-64351First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Magnet K-8288First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Magnet MO 2042First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Magnet MO 2042First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Magnet MAG 193First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Magnet MAG 193First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Yugoslavia | Jugodisk SVKS 3009 / Magnet SVKS 3009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABabe's In The Wood2:54
- BTokyo Joe2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Babe's In The Wood are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Babe's In The Wood are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Babe's In The Wood first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Magnet MAG 193.
How do I tell if my copy of Babe's In The Wood is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAG 193, K-8288, 2097 880, 6.13 066) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAG 193 // A¹ JONZ and MAG 193 // B¹ SOUND CLINIC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Babe's In The Wood 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.
