France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · First Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[AREACEM logo] 49288 A2Runout side A
[AREACEM logo] 49288 BRunout side B
49.288/1Label side A
49.288/2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Love Me Baby
by Sheila & B. Devotion · 1977
26 pressings15 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Love Me Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Love Me Baby
20 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 12 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.
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8013Carrere 8.013
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Austria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2040 177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CA-11309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C-776-27 SNB BKRunout Side A etched
C-776-28 SNB BKRunout Side B etched
C-776-27Matrix Label Side A
C-776-28Matrix Label Side B
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CA-003
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CA-11309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Austria | Polydor 2040 177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Carrere CA-11309First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Carrere CA-003First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Carrere CA-11309First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 8013 / Carrere 8.013First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 49.288First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2040 177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2040 177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Greece | Philips 6060 287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere IS 20209 / Fonit Cetra IS 20209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere JB 692First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere IS 20209 / Fonit Cetra IS 20209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere IS 20209 / Fonit Cetra IS 20209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere IS 20209 / Fonit Cetra IS 20209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Madagascar | Carrere 49.288 / Carrere 49 288First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Top Hits CL 18087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove Me Baby3:37
- BLove Me Baby (Instrumental)3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Me Baby are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Love Me Baby are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Love Me Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, Austria, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Carrere 49.288.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Me Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49.288, 8013, 2040 177, CA-11309) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [AREACEM logo] 49288 A2 and [AREACEM logo] 49288 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Me 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.
