US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Musicor Records MM2085Musicor Records MM 2085
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MM2085-A2 J- -f Bell Sound ||| ||| ||||
MM2085-B5 Bell Sound SF B1
Vinyl pressings
Big Sixteen Vol. 3
by Gene Pitney · 1966
18 pressings7 countriesBalladPop
Big Sixteen Vol. 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Sixteen Vol. 3
7 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Musicor Records MS 3085
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MS 3085A-1E AB 12-65Side 1
MS 3085B-2D RJG AB 4-22Side 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Musicor Records MS 3085
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MS 3085A-1E AB 12-65Side 1
MS 3085B-1D AB 12-65Side 2
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- CBS BP 233327
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MX147467 BP233327-1side 1 runout, stamped
MX147468 BP233327-2side 2 runout, stamped
MX147467side 1 label
MX147468side 2 label
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233327
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX147467 SBP233327-1side 1 runout, stamped
MX147468 SBP233327-2side 2 runout, stamped
MX147467side 1 label
MX147468side 2 label
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia MM-2085Musicor Records MM 2085
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | CBS BP 233327First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | CBS SBP 233327First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Columbia MM-2085 / Musicor Records MM 2085First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | CBS BP473257First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Musicor Records MM2085 / Musicor Records MM 2085First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Musicor Records MS 3085First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Musicor Records MS 3085First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SSL 10199LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SL 10199LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Stateside SOSL 10088 / Stateside SOSL10088LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Musicor Records MS 3085LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Birchmount BM 739LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Stateside 5C 052-93318LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | Interfusion L 34585LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CBS S 62 753LP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| ? | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473257LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Musicor Records MS 3085LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Musicor Records MS 3085LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rags To Riches2:03
- A2Born To Lose2:13
- A3Last Chance To Turn Around2:49
- A4Amor Mio2:53
- A5Looking Through The Eyes Of Love3:12
- A6Remind My Baby Of Me2:05
- A7I Can't Stop Loving You2:43
- A8I'm Afraid To Go Home2:43
- B1Stay2:10
- B2On The Street Where You Live2:10
- B3There's No Livin' Without Your Lovin'2:53
- B4Princess In Rags2:30
- B5Unchained Melody3:22
- B6Close To My Heart2:27
- B7I Really Don't Want To Know2:37
- B8All The Way3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Sixteen Vol. 3 are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Big Sixteen Vol. 3 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1973.
When was Big Sixteen Vol. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Musicor Records MM2085.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Sixteen Vol. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MM2085, MS 3085, BP 233327, SBP 233327) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MM2085-A2 J- -f Bell Sound ||| ||| |||| and MM2085-B5 Bell Sound SF B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Sixteen Vol. 3 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.
