US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 88816 9 3A side runout
45 87713 3 3B side runout
(88816)A side label
(87713)✤B side label
Red SovineWhy Baby Why
Vinyl pressings
Why Baby Why
by Red Sovine · 1955
10 pressings2 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Why Baby Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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
10 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 88816 1A Side stamped
45 87713 1 1B Side stamped
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29755
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W88816T4ASide A Runout
W87713T8ASide B Runout
(88816)Side A Label
(87713)◈Side B Label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-88816A Label
45-87713*B Label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 88816 6 3A Runout Stamped
45 87713 5 3B Runout Stamped
45-88816A Label
45-87713*B Label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29755
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W88816T2ASide A Runout
W87713T1ASide B Runout
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Decca 9-29755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Decca 29755First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Decca 29755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29755First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Decca 29755First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Decca 29755First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhy Baby Why2:30
- BMissing You2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Baby Why are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Why Baby Why are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Why Baby Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca 9-29755.
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 9-29755, 29755) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 88816 9 3 and 45 87713 3 3. 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.
