UK
September 1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 468
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMY 468 A-1U-1-1Runout side A stamped
AMY 468 BA-1U-1-1Runout side B stamped
AMY 468 AMatrix label side A
AMY 468 BMatrix label side B
Vinyl pressings
The Big One
by Black · 1988
19 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The Big One was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 The Big One
19 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Poster Sleeve; Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
AM 468 A-1U-1-1 TY1Runout side A stamped & etched
AM 468 B-1U-1-1 TY1Runout side B stamped & etched
AM 468 AMatrix label side A
AM 468 BMatrix label side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 365-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM 468 AMatrix label side A
AM 468 BMatrix label side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
AM 468 AMatrix label side A
AM 468 BMatrix label side B
Japan
November 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records C12Y3262
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C12Y3262-AMatrix label side A
C12Y3262-BMatrix label side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records K 633 / A&M Records AM 468First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records X 14624 / A&M Records AMY 468First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Europe | A&M Records 390 365-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | A&M Records 390 365-7 / A&M Records 390365-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | A&M Records 390 365-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Greece | A&M Records 390365-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Greece | A&M Records 390365-1First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | Greece | A&M Records 390365-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Portugal | A&M Records 390 365-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1570 / A&M Records AM 468First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | A&M Records 390 365-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | A&M Records 390365-7 / A&M Records 390 365-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records 390 365-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AM 468First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AM 468First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Big One3:52
- BYou Are The One3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Big One are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Big One are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Big One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Japan, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is A&M Records AMY 468, released September 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of The Big One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMY 468, AM 468, 390 365-1, C12Y3262) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMY 468 A-1U-1-1 and AMY 468 BA-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Big One 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.
