Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records 11 129Atlantic 11 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
C.J. & CoBig City Sidewalk
Vinyl pressings
Big City Sidewalk
by C.J. & Co · 1977
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Big City Sidewalk was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Big City Sidewalk
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Westbound Records 11 129 / Atlantic 11 129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Atlantic WT 554127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Westbound Records W 111297", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | Atlantic P-306A7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | Atlantic P-306A7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Westbound Records DSKO 11112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Westbound Records WT 554127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Westbound Records WT 554127", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Westbound Records WT 554127", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Westbound Records WT 554127", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABig City Sidewalk3:30
- BCall Me If You Need Me3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big City Sidewalk are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Big City Sidewalk are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Big City Sidewalk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Belgium. One of them is Westbound Records 11 129.
How do I tell if my copy of Big City Sidewalk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11 129) 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 Big City Sidewalk 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.
