Scandinavia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7N 17849 A 11 P 69 N DRunout side A, stamped
7N 17849 B 11 P 69 N DRunout side B, stamped
The FoundationsBaby, I Couldn't See / Penny Sir
Vinyl pressings
Baby, I Couldn't See / Penny Sir
by The Foundations · 1969
17 pressings14 countriesVocalFunk / SoulPop
Baby, I Couldn't See / Penny Sir was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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, I Couldn't See / Penny Sir
14 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
Scandinavia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7N 17849 A 11 P 69 N DRunout side A, stamped
7N 17849 B 11 P 69 N DRunout side B, stamped
UK
November 1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7N 17849A-1△GSide A
7N17849B-1△GSide B
7N 17849-ASide A, label
7N 17849-BSide B, label
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7N 17849Label Side A
7N 17849 BLabel Side B
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Astor AP-1673
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1969- Label and catalog number
- Musidisc CS-112
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Astor AP-1673First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Brazil | Musidisc CS-112First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Pye Records 7N 17849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Pye Records DV 14968First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Ireland | Pye Records 7N.17849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Pye Records 7N-17849First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Pye Records 7N-17849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Philippines | Pye PYE-536First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | Portugal | Pye Records PATS 7004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Portugal | Pye Records 7N 17849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | Pye Records 7N 17849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | Pye Records 7N 17849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Pye Records 7N 17849First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Pye Records 7N 17849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Pye Records LL-2332-Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Pye Records PM 0917", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Pakistan | Columbia 7KCF 1157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABaby, I Couldn't See
- BPenny Sir
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby, I Couldn't See / Penny Sir are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Baby, I Couldn't See / Penny Sir are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Baby, I Couldn't See / Penny Sir first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Scandinavia, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Pye Records 7N 17849.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby, I Couldn't See / Penny Sir is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7N 17849, AP-1673, CS-112, DV 14968) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7N 17849 A 11 P 69 N D and 7N 17849 B 11 P 69 N D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baby, I Couldn't See / Penny Sir 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.
