UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12 EMI 5423
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
Vinyl pressings
Big Apple
by Kajagoogoo · 1983
32 pressings12 countriesSynth-popPop
Big Apple was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Apple
32 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI5423EMI EMI 5423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5423 A-2U-1-1 - 2Side A runout, stamped
EMI 5423 B-1U-1-1 - 2Side B runout, stamped
EMI 5423ASide A label
EMI 5423BSide B label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12 EMI5423EMI 12EMI 5423
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 EMI 5428̶ 3 A-1U-1-1- x1Side A runout variant 1
12 EMI 5428̶ 3 B-1U-1- 2Side B runout variant 1
12 EMI 5423 A-3U-1- 1 x 1Side A runout variant 2
12 EMI 5423 B-2U-1-1-Side B runout variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Blue Injection Labels
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Jukebox Release
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5428£A-1U-1-Q2-1
EMI 5428£B-2U-1-Q2-3
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | EMI ED 64First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI ED 64First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI 1C 006 1078027First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1A 006-1078027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1A K062-1078036First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1C 006 1078027First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1A K062-1078036First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1A 006-1078027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | EMI 1078027First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Greece | EMI 14C 062-1078036First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | EMI EMI 5423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | EMI 06 1078027First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | EMI 06 1078027First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | EMI EMS-17413First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | EMI EMS-27009First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABig Apple4:12
- BMonochromatic (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Apple are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Big Apple are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Big Apple first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is EMI 12 EMI 5423.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Apple is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 EMI 5423, EMI5423, 12 EMI5423, EMI 5423) 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 Apple 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.
