US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP-3263
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP 3263-1B Side 1Side A
LRP3263-2-1FSide B
Timi YuroWhat's A Matter Baby
Vinyl pressings
What's A Matter Baby
by Timi Yuro · 1962
10 pressings3 countriesBalladVocalSoulRock & Roll
What's A Matter Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 What's A Matter Baby
8 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 3 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7263
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
T LST 7263-1-1B A |||Runout A
LST-7263-2-1A B ||Runout B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7263
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
LST 7234-S1-1ARunout A etched
LST 7234-S2-1ERunout B etched
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7263
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST 7263 I-C SIDE 1side 1
LST 7263 I-D SIDE 2side 2
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7263
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
T LST 7263-1-1B A |||Runout A etched; T, A stamped
LST-7263-2-1A B ||Runout B etched; B stamped
LST 7263 1-D Side 1 1HVariant, No Visible Stamped T
LST 7263 1-D Side 2 1HVariant, No Visible Stamped T
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBY 1154
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LBY 1154-A-1N
LBY 1154-B-1N
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Liberty LRP-3263First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Liberty LBY 1154First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Liberty SLBY 1154 / Liberty LST 7263First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Liberty LRP-3263First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Liberty LST-7263First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Liberty LST-7263First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Liberty LST-7263First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Liberty LST-7263First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | UK | Sunset Records SLS 50399LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Liberty LRP-3263LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1What's A Matter Baby2:44
- A2It's Too Soon To Know3:01
- A3I Waited Too Long2:07
- A4Fever3:01
- A5Guess Who2:53
- A6Hallelujah, I Love Him So1:57
- B1If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody1:54
- B2For Your Love2:54
- B3Should I Ever Love Again2:14
- B4Only Love Me3:32
- B5That's Right, Walk On By2:15
- B6The Right Time3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What's A Matter Baby are there?
10 vinyl pressings of What's A Matter Baby are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 1976.
When was What's A Matter Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Liberty LRP-3263.
How do I tell if my copy of What's A Matter Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LRP-3263, LST-7263, LBY 1154, SLBY 1154) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LRP 3263-1B Side 1 and LRP3263-2-1F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What's A Matter 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.
