US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Swan S-4197-G
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
The Three DegreesGee Baby (I'm Sorry) / Do What You're Supposed To Do
Vinyl pressings
Gee Baby (I'm Sorry) / Do What You're Supposed To Do
by The Three Degrees · 1963
10 pressings4 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Gee Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Gee Baby
1 pressing came out in 1963, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Swan S-4197-GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Quality 1700X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | Stateside SS 4137", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | UK | Stateside SS 4137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Swan S-41977", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Swan S-41977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Swan S-4197-G / Swan S-4197-D7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Swan S-41977", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Swan S-41977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Derby DB 51147" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AGee Baby (I'm Sorry)2:06
- BDo What You're Supposed To Do2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gee Baby are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gee Baby are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Gee Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Swan S-4197-G.
How do I tell if my copy of Gee Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-4197-G) 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 Gee 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.
