US
1982- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE 822De-Lite Records 6198 577
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2-56935A
2-56483B
Kool & The GangBig Fun
Vinyl pressings
Big Fun
by Kool & The Gang · 1982
26 pressings12 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Big Fun was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Fun
25 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE 822De-Lite Records 6198 577
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 72
- Runout / matrix
2-56935A
2-56483B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE 822De-Lite Records 6198 577
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · 19
- Runout / matrix
DE-822-2-56935-BW EDP STERLINGRunout side A
DE-822-2-56483-BW EDP STERLINGRunout side B
2-56935Label side A
2-56483Label side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE 822De-Lite Records 6198 577
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 26
- Runout / matrix
2-56935A
2-56483B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records MK 208
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MK-208-2-56935-PRC-C 1-1 A STERLINGSide 1 Runout
MK-208-2-56935-PRC-C 1-1 A STERLINGSide 2 Runout
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE822DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2-56935labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | De-Lite Records 6198 577First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | De-Lite Records 6198 577First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | De-Lite Records DE 822First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Finland | De-Lite Records RPS-147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | De-Lite Records 0030.546First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | De-Lite Records 0930.073First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Germany | De-Lite Records 0930.073 / Metronome 0930.073First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | De-Lite Records DL 907First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | De-Lite Records DLPX 101First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Japan | De-Lite Records 07SP 652(DL)First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | De-Lite Records 07SP 652 (DL)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | De-Lite Records XDAP 93060(DL)First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | De-Lite Records XDAP 93058First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | De-Lite Records G-2557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Peru | De-Lite Records F - DEL 0047531.7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | De-Lite Records DE 8227", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ABig Fun3:48
- BNo Show4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Fun are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Big Fun are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Big Fun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Australia, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is De-Lite Records DE 822.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Fun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DE 822, MK 208, DE822DJ, 6198 577) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2-56935 and 2-56483. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Fun 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.
