US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Charlie's Records CR 338
- Format
- 12", Stereo · Red Writing
Ed WatsonJust A Little Bit
Vinyl pressings
Just A Little Bit
by Ed Watson · 1978
10 pressings6 countriesCalypsoReggae
Just A Little Bit was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Just A Little Bit
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Charlie's Records CR 338
- Format
- 12", Stereo · Black Writing
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Charlie's Records CR 338
- Format
- 12" · Blue Writing
Barbados
1978- Label and catalog number
- Circle Records CRL 1009Circle Records CR 338
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Charlie's Records CR 338
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Trinidad & Tobago
1978- Label and catalog number
- Circle Records CRL 1009
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Barbados | Circle Records CRL 1009 / Circle Records CR 338First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Charlie's Records CR 338First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Trinidad & Tobago | Circle Records CRL 1009First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Charlie's Records CR 338First year12", Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Charlie's Records CR 338First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Charlie's Records CR 338First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Panama | Continental De Discos CON-3287", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Panama | Disques Debs CON-3287", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Panama | Charlie's Records CON-3287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Tackle TAKD 12-00412" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AJust A Little Bit - Part One
- BJust A Little Bit - Part Two
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just A Little Bit are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Just A Little Bit are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Just A Little Bit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Barbados, Canada, Trinidad & Tobago. One of them is Charlie's Records CR 338.
How do I tell if my copy of Just A Little Bit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 338, CRL 1009) 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 Just A Little Bit 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.