France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 67.187
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
[AREACEM logo] 67187ARunout side 1
[AREACEM logo] 67187 B 10Runout side 2
67.187/1Label side 1
67.187/2Label side 2
Vinyl pressings
Love Me Baby (Including Singin' In The Rain)
by Sheila & B. Devotion · 1977
38 pressings24 countriesDiscoFunk / 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
16 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 67.187
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
67187A1 [A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo]Side 1 runout
67187B1 [A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo]Side 2 runout
67.187/1Side 1 label
67.187/2Side 2 label
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 67.187
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
67187A1Side 1 Runout
67187B1Side 2 Runout
67.187/1Side 1 Label
67.187/2Side 2 Label
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR.1002Carrere CAR-1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 5419Side A runout
YAX 5420Side B runout
YAX-5419Side A label
YAX-5420Side B label
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CA-35106
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C-7711-38 G LSide A runout
C-7711-39 G LSide B runout
C-7711-38Side A label
C-7711-39Side B label
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2934 102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2934102-3S1 320 V1KARunout side A, stamped - Variant 1
2934102=2S2 320 V1VARunout side B, stamped - Variant 1
2934102-3S1 320 AA 1ARunout side A, stamped - Variant 2
2934102=2S2 320 1 BRunout side B, stamped - Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Carrere CAR.1002 / Carrere CAR-1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Carrere CA-35106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 67.187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 67.187First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 67.187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Carrere 2934 102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Carrere 38 117 8LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Germany | Carrere 2934 102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | India | Polydor 2934 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Ireland | EMI EMC 3236First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Israel | Carrere CARE 67187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere ILS 9055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere ILS 9055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere ILS 9055 / Carrere 67.187First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | Philips 6450 452First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Fonit Cetra PL 424LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | France | Warner Music France 0190295917210LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | April Records ALP 3345LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Love Me Baby3:40
- A2Shake Me4:45
- A3Kiss Me Sweetie7:00
- B1Singin' In The Rain7:13
- B2I Don't Need A Doctor3:50
- B3Move It3:45
- B4Instrumental S.B.3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Me Baby are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Love Me Baby are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1977 and 2016.
When was Love Me Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Carrere 67.187.
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 67.187, CAR.1002, CA-35106, 2934 102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [AREACEM logo] 67187A and [AREACEM logo] 67187 B 10. 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.
