US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7185F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G-7185 F(A) 66108-14B AZ CBSide A
G-7185 F(B) 66108-14A AZ CBSide B
Rick JamesBig Time
Vinyl pressings
Big Time
by Rick James · 1980
13 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Big Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Time
13 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7185F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G - 7185F(A) 66108-08A AZ CBRunout A-side etched
G - 7185F(B) 66018-08B AZ CBRunout B-side etched
66108Label side-A
66018Label side-B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7185F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7185F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7185F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown 12TMG 1198
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 TMG 1198 A - 1 12 1Side A runout
12 TMG 1198 B - 1 13 2Side B runout
12TMG 1198ASide A label
12TMG 1198BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Motown G 7185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Motown 501.7065First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | Motown TMG 1198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 006-64031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Motown 12TMG 1198First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 1198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 1198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 1198First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7185FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G7185FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7185FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7185FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7185FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABig Time3:35
- BIsland Lady4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Time are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Big Time are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Big Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Gordy G 7185F.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7185F, G7185F, 12TMG 1198, TMG 1198) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G-7185 F(A) 66108-14B AZ CB and G-7185 F(B) 66108-14A AZ CB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Time 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.
