US
August 21, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-334S1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Do It Baby
by The Miracles · 1974
16 pressings8 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Do It Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Do It Baby
12 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
August 21, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-334S1Tamla T 6-334 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T6-334-S1-D5RS-S1-7751-1-01A I Ʌ2Runout A variant 1
T6-334-S1-D5 RS-7752-2-01B I Ʌ2Runout B variant 1
T6-334-S1-D5RS-S1-7751-1-01A I Ʌ1Runout A variant 2
T6-334-S1-D5 RS-7752-2-01B I Ʌ2Runout B variant 2
US
August 21, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-334S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T6 334D5RS 7751-1A SX S 1A Side Runout
T6 334S1-D5RS 7752 1A S-2 S 2B Side Runout
D5RS-7751-1Side A Label
D5RS-7752-2Side B Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-334S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RCA Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T6-334-S1-D5RS- 7751 -1- 03A HRunout A, variant 1
T6-334-S1 D5RS- 7752-2-03A HRunout B, variant 1
T6-334-S1-D5RS- 7751 -1- 03A HRunout A, variant 2
T6-334-S1- D5RS- 7752-2-03A HRunout B, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-334S1Tamla T 6-334S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T6-334 -S1-D5RS 7751-1-12ARunout, Side A
T6-334 -S1-D5RS 7752-2-12ARunout, Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-334S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T6-334-S1- DE5S -51-7751-1-12ASide A runout
T6-334-S1- DE5S -51-7752-2-12ASide B runout
D5RS-7752-1Side A label
D5RS-7752-2Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | Microfon Argentina S.A. SE-550First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO 11276First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown T 334 VI / Motown T6-334S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown T6-334S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T6-334S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T6-334S1 / Tamla T 6-334S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T6-334S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T6-334S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T6-334S1 / Tamla T 6-334 S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T6-334S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11276 / Tamla Motown 0C 062 ◦ 95904First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6150LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Motown 230·15·018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-133V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-133V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Do It Baby3:05
- A2Up Again3:15
- A3Where Are You Going To My Love3:34
- A4What Is A Heart Good For2:52
- A5You Are Love3:22
- B1Give Me Just Another Day3:33
- B2We Feel The Same3:00
- B3Calling Out Your Name2:57
- B4A Foolish Thing To Say2:49
- B5Can't Get Ready For Losing You3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do It Baby are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Do It Baby are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1981.
When was Do It Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Tamla T6-334S1, released August 21, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Do It Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T6-334S1, STML 11276, SE-550, STMLO 11276) 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 Do It 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.
