UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 791-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8487911 A- 3U-1- DSide 1, stamped
8487911 B-1U-1-2 DSide 2, stamped
TOWNHOUSE DMMSide 1 & 2, etched
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Vinyl pressings
Baby
by Yello · 1991
11 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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
7 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
Europe
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 791-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
848 791 1 A = 1 1 17 TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side A, variant 1
848 791 1 B = 1 1 18 TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side B, variant 1
848 791 1 A = 1 115 TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side A, variant 2
848 791 1 B = 1 128 TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side B, variant 2
Greece
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 791-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MER848791A DT410 3347Runout side A [Stamped]
MER848791B DT410 3347Runout side B [Stamped]
Greece
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 791-1
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
South Africa
July 8, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury STARL 5816
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STARL 5816-ARunout Side A [Etched]
STARL 5816-BRunout Side B [Etched]
848 791-1ALabel Side A
848 791-1BLabel Side B
Czech And Slovak Federative Republic
1991- Label and catalog number
- Popron 50 130-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
& PNE 0233/A 1A
& PNE 0234/A 2B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Czech And Slovak Federative Republic | Popron 50 130-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Spain | Mercury 848 791-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury 848 791-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 848 791-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Greece | Mercury 848 791-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Greece | Mercury 848 791-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1991 | South Africa | Mercury STARL 5816First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Russia | Ладъ LD 238011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | Russia | Ладъ LD 238011 / Mercury LD 238011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 221902 / Mercury 848 791-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Universal Music Group 0602435719429 / Yello 7640161960992LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Homage To The Mountain0:33
- A2Rubberbandman3:32
- A3Jungle Bill6:05
- A4Ocean Club3:26
- A5Who's Gone ?3:38
- A6Capri Calling2:55
- B1Drive / Driven4:11
- B2On The Run4:36
- B3Blender4:38
- B4Sweet Thunder5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baby are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Baby are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1991 and 2021.
When was Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Europe, Greece, South Africa and more. One of them is Mercury 848 791-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 848 791-1, STARL 5816, 50 130-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8487911 A- 3U-1- D and 8487911 B-1U-1-2 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
