US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R 5038F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Q/G1-01-T2-934M02 R-5038-F LENNYRunout A, etched
Q-01-T2-937M01 R-5038-F LENNYRunout B, etched
934M02Label A
937M01Label B
Vinyl pressings
Hey Big Brother
by Rare Earth · 1971
38 pressings23 countriesPsychedelic RockRockFunk / Soul
Hey Big Brother 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 Hey Big Brother
29 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 17 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R 5038F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Q-G1/O1-T2-934M02Side A Label
Q-O1-T2-937M01Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R 5038F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Q/G1-01-T2-934M02 R-5038-F LENNYA Side Deadwax Etched
Q-01-T2-937M01 R-5038-F LENNYB Side Deadwax Etched
Q-G1-01-T2-934M02A Side Label
Q-01-T2-937M01B Side Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R 5038F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Q-G1/O1-T2-934M02Side A Label
Q-O1-T2-937M01Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R 5038F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Superior Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Q/G1-01-T2-934M02 R-5038-F LENNY TVCRunout side A, etched
Q-01-T2-937M01 R-5038-F LENNY TVCRunout side B, etched
934M02Label side A
937M01Label side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R 5038F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A-side: <i>Q-G1-01-T2-934M02</i>
B-side: <i>Q-G1-01-T2-935S07</i>
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Unknown | Rare Earth RES-104First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Angola | Tamla Motown TMS 358First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Argentina | Tamla Motown tms 0584First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Rare Earth R 5038FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Rare Earth 2C 006-93089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Rare Earth 2C 006-93089 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Rare Earth 1C 006-93 089 / Rare Earth 1C 006-93 089 MFirst year7", Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Rare Earth 1C 006-93 089First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Rare Earth 1 C 006-93 089First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Italy | Rare Earth RSL-NP 63107First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Japan | Rare Earth JET-2093First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Rare Earth 5C 006-93 089 / Rare Earth 5C 006-93089First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.821First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Nigeria | Rare Earth TMN 118First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 358First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | El Salvador | Rare Earth R 5038F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | Rare Earth R 50387", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Rare Earth 13.2617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHey Big Brother2:59
- BUnder God's Light3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Big Brother are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Hey Big Brother are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Hey Big Brother first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Angola and more. One of them is Rare Earth R 5038F.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Big Brother is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 5038F, RES-104, RES104, TMO-9759) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Q/G1-01-T2-934M02 R-5038-F LENNY and Q-01-T2-937M01 R-5038-F LENNY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Big Brother 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.
