UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11506
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Z/T
- Runout / matrix
DRF-29688-T1-1CSide A
DRF-29689-T1-1CSide B
Kathy KirbyBig Man
Vinyl pressings
Big Man
by Kathy Kirby · 1962
11 pressings4 countriesPop RockRockPop
Big Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Man
5 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-LON 9572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-LON 9572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-LON 9572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DR29688-1DA-side runout
DR29689-1EB-side runout
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records L. 9572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR 29688Label / Runout
DR 29689Label / Runout
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | London Records L. 9572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 115067", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 115067", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11506First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | London Records 45-LON 9572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | London Records 45-LON 9572First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | London Records 45-LON 9572First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | South Africa | Decca FM. 7-69617", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | South Africa | Decca FM. 7-69617", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca 45-F 115067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records L. 95727", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABig Man
- BSlowly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Big Man are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
When was Big Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is Decca 45-F 11506.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-F 11506, 45-LON 9572, L. 9572) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRF-29688-T1-1C and DRF-29689-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Man 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.