Finland
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
John TravoltaBig Trouble
Vinyl pressings
Big Trouble
by John Travolta · 1977
10 pressings8 countriesSoft RockRockPop
Big Trouble was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Trouble
1 pressing came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Finland | Polydor 2001 852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | RCA Victor MI-10007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Midsong International 45.MD. 11297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Midsong International JT-6517", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Portugal | Midsong International 1-10.0057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Midsong International 1-10.0057", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | US | Midsong International MI-1000 / Midsong International MI 10007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Midsong International MI-10007", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2001 852 / Midsong International 2001 8527", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Midsong International 1-10.0057", Single, Repress | 7", Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ABig Trouble2:41
- BRainbows2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Trouble are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Big Trouble are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Big Trouble first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Finland. One of them is Polydor 2001 852.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Trouble is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001 852) 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 Big Trouble 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.
