Belgium
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 069
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
P°1 2021 069 A-1Side A Etched
P71 2021 069 B-1Side B Etched
The WhoBaba O'Riley
Vinyl pressings
Baba O'Riley
by The Who · 1971
12 pressings10 countriesClassic RockRock
Baba O'Riley was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Baba O'Riley
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 069
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2121 069 1 380A-side runout
2121 069 2 380B-side runout
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 069
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 2121 069 1W 1 670 1Side A runouts stamped
AA 2121 069 2W 1 670 1Side B runouts stamped
2121 069-1WSide A label
2121 069-2WSide B label
Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20 58 174
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
850 2058174 A 1Side A
850 2058174 B 1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Polydor 2121 069First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2121 069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Polydor 2121 069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Polydor 20 58 174First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Australia | Polydor 2058 2177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Austria | Polydor 2058 2177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Austria | Polydor 2058 2177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2058 2177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2058 2177", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | India | Polydor 2058 2177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2058.2177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Polydor 2058 2107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABaba O'Riley
- BMy Wife
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baba O'Riley are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Baba O'Riley are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Baba O'Riley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Belgium, France, Netherlands, Spain. One of them is Polydor 2121 069.
How do I tell if my copy of Baba O'Riley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2121 069, 20 58 174) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P°1 2021 069 A-1 and P71 2021 069 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baba O'Riley 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.
