US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PG 33169
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AL 33170Label Side 1
BL 33170Label Side 2
AL 33171Label Side 3
BL 33171Label Side 4
Al KooperAl's Big Deal / Unclaimed Freight-An Al Kooper Anthology
Vinyl pressings
Al's Big Deal / Unclaimed Freight-An Al Kooper Anthology
by Al Kooper · 1975
10 pressings8 countriesBlues RockClassic RockRock
Al's Big Deal was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Al's Big Deal
10 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PG 33169
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
2[upside down] S PAL-33170-1A 0 KENDUN A SXT A7Side A Runout, etched (except "0 KENDUN A" stamped)
2[upside down] XS S PBL-33170-1A KENDUN A 0 TSide B Runout, etched (except "KENDUN A 0" stamped)
\ S PAL-33171-1C KENDUN A 0 SXT B1Side C Runout, etched (except "KENDUN A 0" stamped)
S PBL-33171-1B KENDUN B 0 SX T B6Side D Runout, etched (except "KENDUN B 0" stamped)
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 88093CBS CBS S 80482
- Format
- LP, Compilation
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 88093
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS S2BP 220168
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PG 33169
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AL 33170Side One Label
BL 33170Side Two Label
AL-33170-1A-2G: oSide 1
BL-33170-1A-2H: oSide 2
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | CBS S2BP 220168First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Canada | Columbia PG 33169First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Europe | CBS CBS 88093 / CBS 88093First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 88093First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Spain | CBS S 88093 / CBS S 80481First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | CBS CBS 88093 / CBS CBS S 80482First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | CBS CBS 88093First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | Columbia PG 33169First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | Columbia PG 33169First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Venezuela | CBS CS-10.196 / CBS CS-10.197First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1I Can't Quit Her3:39
- A2I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know5:56
- A3My Days Are Numbered3:18
- A4Without Her2:41
- A5So Much Love / Underture4:43
- B1Albert's Shuffle6:53
- B2Season Of The Witch11:07
- B3If Dogs Run Free3:38
- C1The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)5:32
- C2The Weight3:56
- C3Bury My Body8:57
- C4Jolie3:48
- D1I Stand Alone3:37
- D2Brand New Day5:07
- D3Sam Stone4:41
- D4New York City (You're A Woman)5:15
- D5I Got A Woman5:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Al's Big Deal are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Al's Big Deal are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Al's Big Deal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia PG 33169.
How do I tell if my copy of Al's Big Deal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PG 33169, CBS 88093, S2BP 220168, CBS 88093) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 33170 and BL 33170. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Al's Big Deal 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.
