UK
May 10, 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 2284 A1 Λ 3Side A stamped runout
CBS S 2284 B1 Λ 4Side B stamped runout
S CBS 2284ASide A label
S CBS 2284BSide B label
Earth, Wind & FireMighty Mighty
Vinyl pressings
Mighty Mighty
by Earth, Wind & Fire · 1974
11 pressings6 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Mighty Mighty was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Mighty Mighty
11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
May 10, 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2284
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 2284 A1 ΛSide A stamped runout
CBS S 2284 B1 ΛSide B stamped runout
S CBS 2284ASide A label
S CBS 2284BSide B label
UK
April 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-46007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 158943 1DRunout Side A, etched
ZSS 158944 1DRunout Side B, etched
ZSS 158943Label Side A
ZSS 158944Label Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-46007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 158943Label Side A
ZSS 158944Label Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-46007
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | CBS BA222065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Costa Rica | CBS 11089First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPB 284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | CBS CBS 2284First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Columbia 4-46007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Columbia 4-46007First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Columbia 4-46007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Columbia 4-46007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2284First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2284First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2284First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMighty Mighty3:01
- BDrum Song4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mighty Mighty are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mighty Mighty are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Mighty Mighty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Australia, Costa Rica and more. One of them is CBS S CBS 2284, released May 10, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Mighty Mighty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S CBS 2284, 4-46007, BA222065, 11089) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS S 2284 A1 Λ 3 and CBS S 2284 B1 Λ 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mighty Mighty 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.
