US
April 1952- Label and catalog number
- Skylark Records SK 538-45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-RS-302 ⒹA/ Runout etched
45-RS-303B/ Runout etched
45-RS-302A/ Label
45-RS-303B/ Label
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-StarsBig Boy
Vinyl pressings
Big Boy
by Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars · 1952
11 pressings3 countriesCool JazzJazz
Big Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Boy
3 pressings came out in 1952, 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Skylark Records SK 538
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RS-302-01Side A runout etched
RS-303-01Side B runout etched
RS 302Side A label
RS 303Side B label
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records L.1168
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | UK | London Records L.1168First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Skylark Records SK 538First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Skylark Records SK 538-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.109Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Tampa Records TP 1147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Moonglow 5014Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Skylark Records SK 5387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Skylark Records SK 538-457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Skylark Records SK 538-457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | London Records 134510", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Tampa Records TP-1547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABig Boy (Part I)
- BBig Boy (Part II)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Boy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Big Boy are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1952 and 1956.
When was Big Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, UK. One of them is Skylark Records SK 538-45, released April 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SK 538-45, SK 538, L.1168) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-RS-302 Ⓓ and 45-RS-303. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Boy 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.