UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EA 238
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EA 238A - 2 - 1 - Q2 - 1 NICKZ nRunout stamped/etched side A
EA 238B - 1 - 1 - Q2 - 1 nRunout stamped side B
EA 238ALabel side A
EA 238BLabel side B
Nona HendryxBaby Go-Go
Vinyl pressings
Baby Go-Go
by Nona Hendryx · 1987
14 pressings7 countriesFunkDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Baby Go-Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Baby Go-Go
14 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 12EA 238EMI America 12 EA 238
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12EA 238 A-1-1-1-1 DDStamped Runout, Side A
12EA 238 B-1-1-1- DDStamped Runout, Side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 12 EA 238
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-19261
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] V-1-19261-Z2 I-I STERLINGSide A runout, stamped/etched
[SRC logo] V-2-19261-Z2 I-I ☆ STERLINGSide B runout, stamped/etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-43028
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
502858ASide A label
503002ASide B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-43028
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
502858CSide A label
503002ASide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | EMI America AMI 1981First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | EMI America ED 287First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI America 006 20 1982 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France & Benelux | EMI America K 060 20 1981 6 / EMI America 20 1981 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | EMI America 14 2019816First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | EMI America EA 238First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | EMI America 12EA 238 / EMI America 12 EA 238First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | EMI America 12 EA 238First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | EMI America V-19261First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | EMI America B-43028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | EMI America P-B-43028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | EMI America B-43028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | EMI America V-19261First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Mexico | EMI America SEC-484First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABaby Go-Go (Superstitious Edit)
- BDrive Me Wild
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby Go-Go are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Baby Go-Go are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Baby Go-Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is EMI America EA 238.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby Go-Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EA 238, 12EA 238, 12 EA 238, V-19261) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EA 238A - 2 - 1 - Q2 - 1 NICKZ n and EA 238B - 1 - 1 - Q2 - 1 n. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baby Go-Go 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.
