UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15691 / YCL 15691A 45
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YCL 15691 A-1 GA KT 2Runout side A stamped
YCL 15691 B-1 GA KT 2Runout side B stamped
YCL 15691Label
McGuinness FlintHappy Birthday Ruthy Baby
Vinyl pressings
Happy Birthday Ruthy Baby
by McGuinness Flint · 1971
10 pressings9 countriesFolk RockRock
Happy Birthday Ruthy 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 Happy Birthday Ruthy Baby
10 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15691 / YCL 15691A 45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YCL 15691 A-1Side 1
YCL 15691 B-1Side 2
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-9641
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YCL15691ALabel, A
YCL15691BLabel, B
YCL 15691A A-1 KTA
YCL 15691A B-1 KTB
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2C 006-80.919 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 006-80 919
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5C 006-80 919Capitol Records 5C 006-80919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5C 006-80919A//HD 15893-1-YRunout side A
5C 006-80919B//HD 15894-1-YRunout side B
5C 006-80919-ALabel side A, bracketed
5C 006-80919-BLabel side B, bracketed
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9641First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Capitol Records 2C 006-80.919 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-80 919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-80 919 / Capitol Records 5C 006-80919First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP.545First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Norway | Capitol Records 7E006 80919First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1971 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 481First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Sweden | Capitol Records 4E 006-80919 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1971 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15691 / YCL 15691A 45First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15691 / YCL 15691A 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHappy Birthday Ruthy Baby3:18
- B1Wham Bam2:43
- B2Back On The Road Again2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Birthday Ruthy Baby are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Happy Birthday Ruthy Baby are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Happy Birthday Ruthy Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 15691 / YCL 15691A 45.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Birthday Ruthy Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 15691 / YCL 15691A 45, CP-9641, 2C 006-80.919 M, 1C 006-80 919) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YCL 15691 A-1 GA KT 2 and YCL 15691 B-1 GA KT 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Birthday Ruthy 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.
