UK
March 1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3171EMI 0C 062-98 588
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 5255-2USide A (Stamped)
YAX 5256-2USide B (Stamped)
Mr BigMr. Big
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Big
by Mr Big · 1977
11 pressings11 countriesClassic RockRockPop
Mr. Big was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Mr. Big
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI International EMC 3171
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX5255Etched A
YAX5256Etched B
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 8051
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Sonopresse 69666
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 064-98 588
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
98 588 A-1Runout side A
98 588 B-1Runout side B
Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 5C 062-98588
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
5C-062-98588-A/ 30819-1-Y H\1 6 1 1Runout Side A
5C-062-98588-B/ 30820-2-Y H\1 5 1 1Runout Side B
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | EMI International EMC 3171First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | EMI EMC 8051First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Sonopresse 69666First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 064-98 588First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-98588First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | EMI EMC 3171First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | EMI 7C 062-98588First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ(L) 5098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | EMI 10 C 062-98588First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Venezuela | EMI EMIs-7503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMC 3171 / EMI 0C 062-98 588First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Photographic Smile
- A2Romeo
- A3What Color Is The Wind
- A4Louisiana Street
- A5Feel Like Calling Home
- A6Goodbye World
- B1Vampire
- B2Hold Me
- B3Can We Live / Angel Of My Life
- B4Easy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Big are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mr. Big are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Mr. Big first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, Brazil, France and more. One of them is EMI EMC 3171, released March 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Big is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMC 3171, EMC 8051, 69666, 1C 064-98 588) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 5255-2U and YAX 5256-2U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Big 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.