US
August 1958- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 142 X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Diahann CarrollThe Big Country
Vinyl pressings
The Big Country
by Diahann Carroll · 1958
10 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
The Big Country was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Country
4 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 3 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
August 1958- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 142 X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
J7 0W8622--1 A1 RA-Side Runout
J7 0W8623--1A RB-Side Runout
J7OW-8622A-Side Label
J7OW-8623B-Side Label
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-T. 8788
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Tri-Centre
Australia
August 1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-1457
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-T. 8788First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Australia | London Records HL-1457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | United Artists Records UA 142 XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | United Artists Records UA 142 XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 87887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Japan | United Artists Records UAT-10017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Japan | United Artists Records UAT-10017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | London Records 45-HL-T. 87887", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London Records HLT 8788 / London American Recordings HLT 87887", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | London Records HLT 8788 / London American Recordings HLT 87887", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Big Country (Another Day, Another Sunset)2:15
- BGuiding Light2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Big Country are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Big Country are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was The Big Country first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Australia. One of them is United Artists Records UA 142 X, released August 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of The Big Country is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA 142 X, 45-HL-T. 8788, HL-1457) 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 The Big Country 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.