US
1966- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P. 400V.I.P. VM400
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
TR4M-0316-1 H-1410 S-1 IA side runout
TR4M-0317-1 IB side runout
H-1410-3A side label
H-1411-3B side label
The ElginsDarling Baby
Vinyl pressings
Darling Baby
by The Elgins · 1966
11 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Darling Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Darling Baby
8 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P. 400V.I.P. V.I.P.S 400
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1410A Side Runout Scratched
TR4S-3675-1-A Side Runout Stamped
HS-1411B Side Runout Scratched
TR4S-3675-1-B Side Runout Stamped
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P. 400V.I.P. VM400
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Press
- Runout / matrix
H-1410A Side Runout - Etched
TR4M -0136-1 'D HA Side Runout - Stamped
H-1411B Side Runout - Etched
TR4M -0137-1 D HB Side Runout - Stamped
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P. 400
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
TR4M-0136-1-C H-1410 AI Rside A runout stamped
TR4M--0137-1-C A/ Ω R H-1411side B runout stamped
H-1410A Side Label
H-1411B Side Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P. 400V.I.P. V.I.P.S. 400
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1410A Side Runout Scratched
TR4S-3675-1-BA Side Runout Stamped
HS-1411B Side Runout Scratched
TR4S-3676-1-BB Side Runout Stamped
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P. 400
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TR4S-3675-1-D HA Side Run out groove, stamped
HS-1410A Side Run out groove, etched
HS-1411B Side Run out groove, etched
V.I.P. 400A Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla Motown 400 / V.I.P. VS400First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla Motown VM 400First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P. 400 / V.I.P. VM400First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P. 400 / V.I.P. V.I.P.S 400First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P. 400 / V.I.P. VM400First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Motown VS 400LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P. 400First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P. 400 / V.I.P. V.I.P.S. 400First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P. 400First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11081LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11081LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Darling Baby2:34
- A2In The Midnight Hour2:11
- A3Heaven Must Have Sent You2:36
- A4I Understand My Man3:06
- A5Good Lovin'2:47
- A6It's Gonna Be Hard Times2:32
- B1Put Yourself In My Place2:39
- B2634-57892:23
- B3No Time For Tears2:55
- B4How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)2:40
- B5Stay In My Lonely Arms3:01
- B6When A Man Loves A Woman2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Darling Baby are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Darling Baby are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1968.
When was Darling Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is V.I.P. V.I.P. 400.
How do I tell if my copy of Darling Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V.I.P. 400, 400, VM 400) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TR4M-0316-1 H-1410 S-1 I and TR4M-0317-1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Darling 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.
