US
November 1971- Label and catalog number
- Project 3 PR 5059 SD
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PR-5059-SD-A1 SON ①Side A Etched
PR-5059-SD-B1 SON ①Side B Etched
Enoch Light And The Light BrigadeBig Hits Of The 20's
Vinyl pressings
Big Hits Of The 20's
by Enoch Light And The Light Brigade · 1971
10 pressings6 countriesDixielandRagtimeJazz
Big Hits Of The 20's was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Hits Of The 20's
5 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Project 3 PR 5059QDProject 3 PR 5059 QD
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PR-5059-QD-A1 CD TVSide A runout, hand-etched
PR-5059-QD-B1 CD TVSide B runout, hand-etched
PR 5059 QD-ASide A label
PR 5059 QD-BSide B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Project 3 PR 5059SD
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PR-5059-SD-A1 SONEtched Side 1
PR-5059-SD-B1 SONEtched Side 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Project 3 PR 5059SDProject 3 PR 5059 QD
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic · QS Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PR-5059-QD-A1 CD TVSide A runout, hand-etched
PR-5059-QD-B1 CD TVSide B runout, hand-etched
PR 5059 QDA-A2 1-1Side A label
PR 5059 QD13 IB 2Side B label
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Project 3 SPJL-934467
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Project 3 SPJL-934467First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Project 3 PR 5059QD / Project 3 PR 5059 QDFirst yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1971 | US | Project 3 PR 5059SDFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Project 3 PR 5059SD / Project 3 PR 5059 QDFirst yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1971 | US | Project 3 PR 5059 SDFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Project 3 PRQD 5059LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | France | Project 3 2C 064-94790 / Project 3 2C 064-94.790LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Chile | Project 3 PRE-5059 / Asociación Fonográfica Nacional - "Asfona" M.R. PRE-5059LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Project 3 PRE-5059 / Prodisa S.R.L. PRE-5059LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Project 3 PR 5059 / Project 3 PR 5059LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Days Are Here Again2:26
- A2Chicago2:21
- A3If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)2:37
- A4Sometimes I'm Happy2:33
- A5Tea For Two2:56
- A6Yes, Sir,That's My Baby2:20
- B1Charleston2:04
- B2I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover2:45
- B3Somebody Loves Me1:42
- B4Bye Bye Blackbird2:26
- B5Ain't She Sweet2:55
- B7Toot, Toot Tootsie2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Hits Of The 20's are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Big Hits Of The 20's are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1974.
When was Big Hits Of The 20's first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Australia. One of them is Project 3 PR 5059 SD, released November 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Hits Of The 20's is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR 5059 SD, PR 5059QD, PR 5059SD, SPJL-934467) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PR-5059-SD-A1 SON ① and PR-5059-SD-B1 SON ①. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Hits Of The 20's 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.
