German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 130
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Max GregerBig Band Happening
Vinyl pressings
Big Band Happening
by Max Greger · 1971
11 pressings9 countriesBig BandJazz
Big Band Happening was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Band Happening
6 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2418 206
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2418206 A//1 420 04 1 1 3Side A Runout Stamped
2418206 B//1 420 04 1 1 1Side B Runout Stamped
Belgium
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2482 137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 130
- Format
- LP, Album, Mixed, Stereo
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2482 137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 130
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Polydor 2482 137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Polydor 2371 130First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 23 71 130LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2371 130First yearLP, Album, Mixed, Stereo | LP, Album, Mixed, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Polydor 2482 137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Polydor 2371 130First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 171 080 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 171 080LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2418 206First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Polydor 2371 130LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Polydor 2486282LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Polydor 2483 130LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Potpourri
- A1aTrumpet Blues
- A1bCaravan
- A2aMood Indigo
- A2bCreole Love Call
- A3aMr. Anthony's Boogie
- A3bHey Ba Ba Re Bop
- A3cTwo O'Clock Jump
- A4aEager Beaver
- A4bBegin The Beguine
- A5aOpus No. 1
- A5bI've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
- A6aOn The Sunny Side Of The Street
- A6bI'm Beginning To See The Light
- A6cApril In Paris
- Potpourri
- B1aLet's Dance
- B1bDon't Be That Way
- B2aI'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You
- B2bMoonlight Serenade
- B2cPerfidia
- B3aJumping At The Woodside
- B3bWoodchoppers' Ball
- B4aC Jam Blues
- B4bSkyliner
- B5aSentimental Journey
- B5bMemories Of You
- B5cYou Made Me Love You
- B6aTake The A-Train
- B6bIn The Mood
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Band Happening are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Big Band Happening are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 1983.
When was Big Band Happening first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in German Democratic Republic (GDR), UK, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 130.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Band Happening is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 130, 2418 206, 2482 137) 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 Band Happening 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.