US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2079
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-9496-N4 ⌂ 4_52 2Etched side A
45-9497-N1 ⌂ 4_52 2Etched side B
45-9496Label side A
45-9497Label side B
Yma SumacWimoweh / Babalu
Vinyl pressings
Wimoweh / Babalu
by Yma Sumac · 1952
20 pressings9 countriesFolkVocalExoticaQuechua
Wimoweh / Babalu was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Wimoweh / Babalu
14 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 8 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2079
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9496-N2A Side Runout
9497-N2B Side Runout
9496A Side Label
9497B Side Label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2079
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9496-D2 ✲ 2 CA Side Runout
9497-D2 ✲ 2 CB Side Runout
9496A Side Label
9497B Side Label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2079
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-9496 XEtched side A
45-9497 XEtched side B
45-9496Label side A
45-9497Label side B
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2079
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
9496-N2Side A Runout stamped
9497-N2Side B Runout stamped
9496Side A Label
9497Side B Label
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL.13766
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CAP.9496Side A Label
CAP.9497Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-133First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Canada | Capitol Records C-969First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Canada | Capitol Records C-969First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Denmark | Capitol Records C 2079First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | France | Capitol Records 2079First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80 227First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Netherlands | Capitol Records C. 2079First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Capitol Records CL.13766First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Capitol Records CL.13766First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records F2079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 2079First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 2079First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records 2079First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records F2079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | France | Telefunken Capitol 466Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Capitol Records K 20 773 / Capitol Records F 80 2277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records CF 20797", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records Cap. 10910", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWimoweh
- BBabalu
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wimoweh / Babalu are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Wimoweh / Babalu are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1952 and 1960.
When was Wimoweh / Babalu first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records F2079.
How do I tell if my copy of Wimoweh / Babalu is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2079, 2079, CL.13766, CP-133) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-9496-N4 ⌂ 4_52 2 and 45-9497-N1 ⌂ 4_52 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wimoweh / Babalu 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.
