US
August 1961- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 398
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
61-2070A Runout
61-2073B Runout
Jimmy ReedBright Lights Big City / I'm Mr. Luck
Vinyl pressings
Bright Lights Big City / I'm Mr. Luck
by Jimmy Reed · 1961
10 pressings4 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Bright Lights Big City / I'm Mr. Luck was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Bright Lights Big City / I'm Mr. Luck
5 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
August 1961- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 398
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
61-2070A Runout
61-2073B Runout
US
August 1961- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 398
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
61-2070A Runout
61-2073B Runout
New Zealand
September 4, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International JAR-414
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
414 AA Runout - Etched
414 BB Runout - Etched
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ-398X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Vee Jay Records VJ-398XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 398First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 398First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 398First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Top Rank International JAR-414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Imperial AI 10027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Oldies 45 OL 637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-24397", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Oldies 45 OL 637", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Oldies 45 OL 637", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABright Lights Big City2:47
- BI'm Mr. Luck3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bright Lights Big City / I'm Mr. Luck are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bright Lights Big City / I'm Mr. Luck are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1973.
When was Bright Lights Big City / I'm Mr. Luck first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, New Zealand, Canada. One of them is Vee Jay Records VJ 398, released August 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Bright Lights Big City / I'm Mr. Luck is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJ 398, JAR-414, VJ-398X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 61-2070 and 61-2073. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bright Lights Big City / I'm Mr. Luck 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.
