US
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4078
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Rockaway Press
- Runout / matrix
WPRS--6219--1S RRunout, Side A
WPRS--6220--1S 1A RRunout, Side B
WPRS-6219Label, Side A
WPRS-6220Label, Side B
The EqualsBaby, Come Back
Vinyl pressings
Baby, Come Back
by The Equals · 1968
13 pressings9 countriesBeatGarage RockPop RockRock
Baby, Come Back was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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, Come Back
8 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4078
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Hollywood Press
- Runout / matrix
WPRS--6219--3S HStamped runout, side A
WPRS--6220--4S HStamped runout, side B
WPRS-6219Label, Side A
WPRS-6220Label, Side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4078
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WPRS - - 6219 - - 2SRunout, Side A (Stamped)
WPRS - 6220 - - . 2SRunout, Side B (Stamped)
WPRS-6219Label, Side A
WPRS-6220Label, Side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4078
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WPRS - - 6219 - 2S I ‒ A1Side A runout
WPRS - 6220 - - ·2S ‒ I A1Side B runout
WPRS-6219Side A label
WPRS-6220Side B label
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- President Records PTL-2000
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4078RCA Victor LSP 4078
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
WPRS-6219 ZTSide A Etching Stamp
WPRS-6220 ZTSide B Etching Stamp
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | President Records PTL-2000First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-4078 / RCA Victor LSP 4078First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | Ecuador | RCA Victor ESC 800078First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Panama | RCA Victor LSP-4078First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4078First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4078First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4078First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4078First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Brazil | RCA Victor LPM-4078LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Arabella 913099LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | France | Eurodisc 913099 / Eurodisc 28 074LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | RCA SHP-6005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPVS-7757LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Baby, Come Back2:39
- A2Reincarnation2:12
- A3Police On My Back2:42
- A4Teardrops2:23
- A5The Guy Who Made Her A Star2:48
- B1Laurel And Hardy2:05
- B2Soul Groovin'2:28
- B3Good Times Are Gone Forever2:26
- B4Leaving You Is Hard To Do3:44
- B5The Skies Above2:22
- B6Hold Me Closer2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby, Come Back are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Baby, Come Back are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1968 and 1977.
When was Baby, Come Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Australia, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-4078.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby, Come Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-4078, PTL-2000, ESC 800078) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WPRS--6219--1S R and WPRS--6220--1S 1A R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baby, Come Back 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.
