US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Fabor 4018-45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Bonnie GuitarDark Moon / Big Mike
Vinyl pressings
Dark Moon / Big Mike
by Bonnie Guitar · 1956
15 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Dark Moon / Big Mike was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Dark Moon / Big Mike
1 pressing came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Fabor 4018-45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Dot Records 45-155507", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Dot Records 15550Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.2377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.237Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Dot Records 45-155507", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Dot Records 15550Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Dot Records 45-155507", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Dot Records 15550Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Dot Records 45-155507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Australia | London Records HL-1190Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Greece | Dot Records 45-50017", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Versailles 9-1.0127", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Denmark | Dot Records 45-1197", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Dot Records D 45-1197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADark Moon
- BBig Mike
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dark Moon / Big Mike are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Dark Moon / Big Mike are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1956 and 1958.
When was Dark Moon / Big Mike first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Fabor 4018-45.
How do I tell if my copy of Dark Moon / Big Mike is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4018-45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dark Moon / Big Mike 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.