US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Johnson Records 104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 1st pressing
The ShellsBaby Oh Baby / Angel Eyes
Vinyl pressings
Baby Oh Baby / Angel Eyes
by The Shells · 1957
22 pressings3 countriesDoo WopRock
Baby Oh Baby / Angel Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Oh Baby / Angel Eyes
9 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year. 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 1957- Label and catalog number
- Johnson Records 104
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Johnson Records 104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Johnson Records 104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J 105 45Side A runout, stamped
J-104 45Side B runout, stamped
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Johnson Records 104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J 105 45 [MR logo] △37227-XA side matrix
45-J 104 [MR logo] △37227B side matrix
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Johnson Records 104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J105 45A-side runout
J104 45B-side runout
J-105A-side label
J-104B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Johnson Records 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Johnson Records 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Johnson Records 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Johnson Records 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Johnson Records 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Johnson Records 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Johnson Records 104First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Johnson Records 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Johnson Records 104First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Zirkon Records 45-10267", Single | 7", Single |
| 1960 | US | Johnson Records 1047", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1960 | US | Johnson Records 1047", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1960 | US | Johnson Records 1047", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 92887", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables C11887", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables C 11887", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables C 11887", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Greco Records Inc. #6157", Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Greco Records Inc. #6157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables C 11887", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables C11887", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Goldies 45 D-27337", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABaby Oh Baby2:30
- BAngel Eyes2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby Oh Baby / Angel Eyes are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Baby Oh Baby / Angel Eyes are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 1961.
When was Baby Oh Baby / Angel Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Johnson Records 104.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby Oh Baby / Angel Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 104) 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 Baby Oh Baby / Angel Eyes 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.