US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1505
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
David "Fathead" NewmanBigger & Better
Vinyl pressings
Bigger & Better
by David "Fathead" Newman · 1968
12 pressings3 countriesFusionJazz
Bigger & Better was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Bigger & Better
8 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1505
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1505
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-681273 - A1 MR[circled] LW AT △11926
ST-A-681274 - A1 MR[circled] LW AT △11926-X W
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1505
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-681273-A LW AT R6 (W underlined)
ST-A-681274-A LW AT R6 (W underlined)
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1505
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · CT Blue/Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-681273 - A LW AT W LWX+A-side runout
ST-A-681274 - A C LW AT MC A 10 W LWX+B-side runout
(ST-A-681273CT)A-side label
(ST-A-681274CT)B-side label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1505
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1505First yearLP, Stereo, Promo · Promo | LP, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic 1505First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1505LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-782LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1505LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1505LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Yesterday3:58
- A2And I Love Her5:40
- A3The Thirteenth Floor5:47
- B1Ain't That Good News3:47
- B2A Change Is Gonna Come5:27
- B3For Sylvia6:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bigger & Better are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Bigger & Better are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Bigger & Better first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada. One of them is Atlantic SD 1505.
How do I tell if my copy of Bigger & Better is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1505, 1505) 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 Bigger & Better 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.