US
1983- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records SP70503I.R.S. Records SP-70503
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 070503-A GD1Runout Side A
AM SP 070503-B GD1Runout Side B
SP-70503-ASide A label
SP-70503-BSide B label
Suburban LawnsBaby
Vinyl pressings
Baby
by Suburban Lawns · 1983
10 pressings2 countriesNew WaveRock
Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Baby
6 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records SP70503I.R.S. Records SP-70503
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 070503-A M1∙ [face w/ ears] MR △26081Runout Side A, etched
AM SP 070503-B M1∙ [face w/ ears] MR △26081XRunout Side B, etched
SP-070503-ASide A label
SP-070503-BSide B label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records SP70503I.R.S. Records SP-70503
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · RCA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 070503-A RCA1 [face with pointy ears]Runout side A, variant 1
AM SP 070503-B RCA1 [face with pointy ears]Runout side B, variant 1
AM SP 070503-A RCA1 [face with pointy ears] I AI ERunout side A, variant 2
AM SP 070503-B RCA1 [face with pointy ears] I AI CRunout side B, variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records SP70503I.R.S. Records SP-70503
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Goldisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 070503-A GD1 [face with pointy ears]Runout Side A
AM SP 070503-B GD1 [face with pointy ears]Runout Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records SP70503I.R.S. Records SP-70503
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 070503-ES2∙ [face w/ ears] MW3Runout Side A, etched
AM SP 070503-ES2∙ [face w/ ears] MW3Runout Side B, etched
SP-070503-ASide A label
SP-070503-BSide B label
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records SP 70503
- Format
- 12"
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | I.R.S. Records SP 70503First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | US | I.R.S. Records SP70503 / I.R.S. Records SP-70503First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1983 | US | I.R.S. Records SP70503 / I.R.S. Records SP-70503First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1983 | US | I.R.S. Records SP 07050312", EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | US | I.R.S. Records SP70503 / I.R.S. Records SP-70503First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1983 | US | I.R.S. Records SP70503 / I.R.S. Records SP-70503First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1983 | US | I.R.S. Records SP70503 / I.R.S. Records SP-70503First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1983 | US | I.R.S. Records SP7050312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Rubellan Remasters RUBY55EP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2024 | US | Rubellan Remasters RUBY55EP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Flavor Crystals3:45
- A2Enjoy3:08
- A3Hug You3:46
- B1Baby3:55
- B2Cowboy4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Baby are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1983 and 2024.
When was Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Canada. One of them is I.R.S. Records SP70503.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP70503, SP 70503) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM SP 070503-A GD1 and AM SP 070503-B GD1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.