US
1966- Label and catalog number
- JoDa J-106
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J 106 A ARP BRSA Side Runout
J 106 B ARP BRSB Side Runout
Johnny NashBig City / Somewhere
Vinyl pressings
Big City / Somewhere
by Johnny Nash · 1966
10 pressings2 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Big City / Somewhere 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 City / Somewhere
10 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- JoDa J-106
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10 068A-side label
10 069B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10,068A-side label
10,069B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- JoDa J-106
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10 068A-side label
10 069B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-10068 BRS J-106AA-side runout
A-10069 BRS J-106B [crossed out J 106-B]B-side runout
A-10,068A-side label
A-10,069B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Jamaica | JoDa J-106First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | JoDa J-106First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | JoDa J-106First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2344First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2344First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | JoDa J-106First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Joda J-106First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2344First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2344First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | JoDa J-106First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABig City2:28
- BSomewhere2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big City / Somewhere are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Big City / Somewhere are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Big City / Somewhere first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Jamaica. One of them is JoDa J-106.
How do I tell if my copy of Big City / Somewhere is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J-106, 45-2344) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J 106 A ARP BRS and J 106 B ARP BRS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big City / Somewhere 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.
