US
February 1976- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310-757
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PP 1929 5S I Λ1Side A runout
PP 1930 7S I Λ2Side B runout
(PP-1929)Side A label
(PP-1930)Side B label
Vinyl pressings
The Big 3
by Milt Jackson · 1976
17 pressings10 countriesJazz
The Big 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 The Big 3
13 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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
February 1976- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310-757
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2310-757-PP-1929 25S KENDUN-C I̶ A1Side A runout
PP 1930 7S I̶ A2Side B runout
(PP-1929)Side A label
(PP-1930)Side B label
US
February 1976- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310-757
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2310-757-PP-1929 25S KENDUN-C I A1BSide A runout, variant 1
PP 1930 7S I A2ESide B runout, variant 1
2310-757-PP-1929 25S KENDUN-C I A1ASide A runout, variant 2
PP 1930 7S I A2Side B runout, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310-757
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 757
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310-757
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310-757 AEtched runout side A
2310-757 BEtched runout side B
PP-1929Matrix label side A
PP-1930Matrix label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Pablo Records 2310-757First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Pablo Records 2310-757First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Pablo Records 2310 757First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Pablo Records 2310 757First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Pablo Records 2310 757First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Italy | Pablo Records 2310 757 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Pablo Records MTF-1028 JPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Pablo Records MW 2169First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Pablo Records 2310 757First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Pablo Records 2310-757First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1976 | US | Pablo Records 2310-757First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Pablo Records 2310-757First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Pablo Records 2310-757First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Argentina | Pablo Records 2310757LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Pablo Records 2310 757LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Pablo Records 2310-757LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Pink Panther5:52
- A2Nuages7:26
- A3Blue Bossa5:03
- A4Come Sunday3:00
- B1Wave6:50
- B2Moonglow4:52
- B3You Stepped Out Of A Dream3:58
- B4Blues For Sammy6:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Big 3 are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Big 3 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was The Big 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Pablo Records 2310-757, released February 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of The Big 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310-757, 2310 757, 2310 757 A, MTF-1028 JP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PP 1929 5S I Λ1 and PP 1930 7S I Λ2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Big 3 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.
