US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 117
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
BUD 5243- ARPRunout, side A, etched, ARP stamped
BUD 5244- ARPRunout, side B, etched, ARP stamped
BUD 5243Label side A
BUD 5244Label side B
Ohio ExpressPinch Me (Baby, Convince Me)
Vinyl pressings
Pinch Me (Baby, Convince Me)
by Ohio Express · 1969
16 pressings13 countriesPop RockRockPop
Pinch Me (Baby, Convince Me) was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Pinch Me (Baby, Convince Me)
14 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 11 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 117
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Netherlands
August 1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records H 610 035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
163.085Label side A
163.086Label side B
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BUD-022
- Format
- 7", Single
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records GL BUDDAH 117X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Buddah Records BUD-022First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Buddah Records BUDDAH 117XFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Canada | Buddah Records GL BUDDAH 117XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Europe | Buddah Records 201 053First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Buddah Records 201 053First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Greece | Buddah Records 201 053First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Mexico | Buddah Records BR-45-5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Norway | Buddah Records 201 053First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Buddah Records 201 053First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Spain | Buddah Records 201 053First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDA 117First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDA 117First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDA 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Buddah Records H 610 035First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Buddah Records 610 035 / Buddah Records N° 6100357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Buddah Records 201 0537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APinch Me (Baby, Convince Me)2:35
- BPeanuts2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pinch Me (Baby, Convince Me) are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Pinch Me (Baby, Convince Me) are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Pinch Me (Baby, Convince Me) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Netherlands, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDA 117.
How do I tell if my copy of Pinch Me (Baby, Convince Me) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDA 117, H 610 035, BUD-022, GL BUDDAH 117X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BUD 5243- ARP and BUD 5244- ARP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pinch Me (Baby, Convince Me) 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.
