US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 126
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
by The Ronettes · 1965
Born To Be Together / Blues For Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 6 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.
MR R-30A △55537A runout etched, except "MR" stamped in a circle
R-31 △55515-XB runout etched
R-30-ASide A runout
Phillis R-31Side B runout
R-30-AA side runout
R-31 PhiLLisB side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | London Records HL-2223First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Philles Records PH. 126First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Japan | London Records HIT-469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Philles Records 126First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Philles Records 126First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Philles Records 126First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Philles Records 126First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Philles Records 126First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HLU 9952 / London American Recordings HLU 9952First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HLU 9952 / London American Recordings HLU 9952First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | Italy | London Records HL 1556First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
11 vinyl pressings of Born To Be Together / Blues For Baby are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is Philles Records 126.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 126, HLU 9952, HL 1556, HL-2223) 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.
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.

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