Sweden
1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1364347
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1364347-A DCM 910729 B.E.C.R.Runout, side A
1364347-B DCM 910729 B.E.C.R.Runout, side B
1364347 aLabel, side A
1364347 bLabel, side B
RoxetteThe Big L.
Vinyl pressings
The Big L.
by Roxette · 1991
12 pressings7 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
The Big L. was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 L.
10 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
Sweden
1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1364346
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1364346-A DCM 910729 B.E C.RRunout side A, etched
1364346-B DCM 910729 B.E C.RRunout side B, etched
Sweden
1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1364346
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
1364346-A DCM 910729Side A, etched
1364346-B DCM 910729Side B, etched
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EM 204EMI 13 6435 6
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
12EM 204A - ̶2̶ 1-1-1 Penthouse SRZ.Side A
12EM 204B - ̶2̶ 1-1-1 Penthouse.Side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM 204EMI 13 6434 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EM204A-1-1-Q DSide A runout, stamped variant 1
SRZ ABBEY RD.Side A runout, etched variant 1
EM204B-1-1-Q DSide B runout, stamped variant 1
EM204A-1-1-Q2 SRZ ABBEY RD. DSide A runout, stamped and etched variant 2
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMDJ 204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EMDJ204A- 1-1-1̷ 2Side A
EM204B -1-1-1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australasia | EMI 2644-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | EMI 1C 060-13 6434 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Sweden | EMI 1364347First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Sweden | EMI 1364346First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Sweden | EMI 13643477", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | Sweden | EMI 1364346First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | EMI 12EM 204 / EMI 13 6435 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | EMI EM 204 / EMI 13 6434 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | EMI EMDJ 204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-13 6434 7 / EMI 1C 006 13 6434 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Spain | EMI 1364346First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Dyna EMI7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Big L. (Album Version)4:29
- BOne Is Such A Lonely Number (Demo/September '87)3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Big L. are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Big L. are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Big L. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Sweden, UK, Europe, Spain and more. One of them is EMI 1364347.
How do I tell if my copy of The Big L. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1364347, 1364346, 12EM 204, EM 204) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1364347-A DCM 910729 B.E.C.R. and 1364347-B DCM 910729 B.E.C.R.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Big L. 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.
