US
February 1957- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15545
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45M-9522 (2) △13900A-side - etched
45-M-9231 RE (4) △13819B-side - etched
MW-9522Side A label
MW-9231Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Why Baby Why
by Pat Boone · 1957
25 pressings11 countriesVocalPop
Why Baby Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Why Baby Why
20 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 8 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
February 1957- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 15545
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-9522 ② △13899Side A
M-9231 RE ③Side B
US
February 1957- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15545
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
I B4 MW 9522-1A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1
I B5 MW 9231-3B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1
I B3 MW 9522 - 2A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 2
I A3 MW 9231 - 4B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 2
US
February 1957- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15545
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 M-9522 ⑤ Δ13900Side A Runout - Etched, Variant 1
45-M-9231 RE ⑤Side B Runout - Etched, Variant 1
45 M-9522 ② Δ13900Side A Runout - Etched, Variant 2
45-M-9231 RE ④ Δ13801Side B Runout - Etched, Variant 2
US
February 1957- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 15545
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
MB 9522-2 ɪSide A Label
MB 9231 5 ɪSide B Label
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL.D 8404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side A: MSD. 1644
Side B: MSD. 1645
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | London Records HL-1169First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Denmark | Dot Records D 117First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Germany | London Records DL 20 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | London Records DL 20 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL 1598First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL 1598First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.173First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.173First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL.D 8404First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HLD.8404First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HLD.8404First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HLD 8404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Dot Records 45-15545First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Dot Records 45-15545First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Dot Records 15545Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | London Records HL. 8404Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Dot Records D 117Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Dot Records D.197Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HLD.8404Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
Tracklist
- AWhy Baby Why1:57
- BI'm Waiting Just For You2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Baby Why are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Why Baby Why are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Why Baby Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Dot Records 45-15545, released February 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Baby Why is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-15545, 15545, 45-HL.D 8404, HLD.8404) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45M-9522 (2) △13900 and 45-M-9231 RE (4) △13819. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Baby Why 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.
