UK
March 16, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Indochina ZEN017 LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZEN017LP A2 DAMONT - MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGESide A runout, etched
ZEN017LP B2 - MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGE DAMONTSide B runout, etched
MorcheebaBig Calm
Vinyl pressings
Big Calm
by Morcheeba · 1998
10 pressings4 countriesTrip HopElectronic
Big Calm was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Calm
3 pressings came out in 1998, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Europe
1998- Label and catalog number
- Indochina 3984-22244-1Indochina ZEN017LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B920819-01 A1 WMME Alsdorf 398 422244-1-A
B920819-01 B1 WMME Alsdorf 398 422244-1-B
Europe
1998- Label and catalog number
- Indochina 3984-22244-1Indochina ZEN017LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 398 422244-1-ASide A Stamped
WMME Alsdorf 398 422244-1-BSide B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Europe | Indochina 3984-22244-1 / Indochina ZEN017LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1998 | Europe | Indochina 3984-22244-1 / Indochina ZEN017LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1998 | UK | Indochina ZEN017 LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Germany | Indochina 3984-22244-1LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Indochina 0825646134878LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Indochina 0825646134878LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2023 | Argentina | Indochina 639842224413LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2024 | Argentina | Indochina 0825646134878LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | Europe | Indochina 5054197945755LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Indochina 0825646134878LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1The Sea
- A2Shoulder Holster
- A3Part Of The Process
- A4Blindfold
- A5Let Me See
- B1Bullet Proof
- B2Over And Over
- B3Friction
- B4Diggin' A Watery Grave
- B5Fear And Love
- B6Big Calm
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Calm are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Big Calm are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1998 and 2024.
When was Big Calm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK, Europe. One of them is Indochina ZEN017 LP, released March 16, 1998.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Calm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZEN017 LP, 3984-22244-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZEN017LP A2 DAMONT - MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGE and ZEN017LP B2 - MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGE DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Calm 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.