UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records SHU 8406London Records SHU.8406
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ACZ-3260-1WStamped side A
ACZ-3261-2WStamped side B
{ACZ.3260}Label side A
{ACZ.3261}Label side B
Roy OrbisonBig O
Vinyl pressings
Big O
by Roy Orbison · 1970
13 pressings7 countriesRock & RollPop RockVocalRock
Big O was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 O
5 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAU 8406
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records SHU 8406London Records SHU.8406
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ACZ-3260-1WStamped side A
ACZ-3261-2WStamped side B
{ACZ.3260}Label side A
{ACZ.3261}Label side B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records SHU 8406
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ACZ-3260-1WStamped side A variant 1
ACZ-3261-2WStamped side B variant 1
ACZ-3260-1W D M 1Stamped side A variant 2
ACZ-3261-2W M 1Stamped side B variant 2
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records SAHM 6373
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | New Zealand | London Records SAHM 6373First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | London Records SHU 8406 / London Records SHU.8406First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | London Records HAU 8406First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | London Records SHU 8406 / London Records SHU.8406First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | London Records SHU 8406First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | London Records SAHA 8406LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | London Records SHA-U 120LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Hits Unlimited 233-0LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | W.A.A. Records W.A.A. 8211LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | London Records SHU 8406 / UMe 00602547232984LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Axis AXIS.6348 / Axis AXIS-6348LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Belgium | London Records SHU 8406 / London Records SHU 8406 YLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | London Records SHU 8406LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Break My Mind
- A2Help Me Rhonda
- A3Only You
- A4Down The Line
- A5Money
- A6When I Stop Dreaming
- B1Loving Touch
- B2Land Of 1000 Dances
- B3Scarlet Ribbons
- B4She Won't Hang Her Love Out (On The Line)
- B5Casting My Spell On You
- B6Penny Arcade
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big O are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Big O are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 2015.
When was Big O first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, New Zealand. One of them is London Records SHU 8406.
How do I tell if my copy of Big O is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHU 8406, HAU 8406, SAHM 6373) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ACZ-3260-1W and ACZ-3261-2W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big O 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.
