US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 8826-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
StyxBabe / Why Me
Vinyl pressings
Babe / Why Me
by Styx · 1979
15 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock
Babe / Why Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Babe / Why Me
6 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-8626
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2̶1̶8̶8̶-̶A̶-̶2̶H̶Z̶:̶ AM-6̶̷ 8626-ASide A runout etched
A̶M̶-̶2̶2̶0̶6̶-̶A̶ AM-8626-B TLC-TSide B runout etched
AM-02188-ASide A label
AM-02206-BSide B label
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMP-737
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMP-737-AA Label
AMP-737-BB Label
Peru
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records CSR 1158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1158 A HPTLabel & Runout A
1158 B HPTLabel & Runout B
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMP-737
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
V 〄Ⓑ AMP-737A 111 ⁜ KA-side runout, stamped
AMP-737B 111 ⁜B-side runout, stamped
Uruguay
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2.334
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records AM-8626First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records 75021862677", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records AM-86267", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-737First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-737First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Peru | A&M Records CSR 1158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records 8826-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1979 | Uruguay | A&M Records 2.334First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-86267", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-86267", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | A&M Records 8626-S7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| ? | US | A&M Records 75021 8626 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| ? | US | A&M Records 75021 8626 7 / Collectables 75021 8626 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | A&M Records 8626-S7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Uruguay | A&M Records No. 2.3347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABabe3:55
- BWhy Me3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Babe / Why Me are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Babe / Why Me are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Babe / Why Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada, Japan, Peru and more. One of them is A&M Records 8826-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Babe / Why Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8826-S, AM-8626, AMP-737, CSR 1158) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Babe / Why 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.
