UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Charly Records CR 30008
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CR 30008 A-1 △GSide A, Runout
CR 30008 B-1 △GSide B, Runout
Roy OrbisonThe Big O
Vinyl pressings
The Big O
by Roy Orbison · 1975
15 pressings8 countriesRockabillyRock & RollRock
The Big O was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 O
7 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Charly Records CR 300008
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CR 300.008 ASide A, Runout
CR 300.008 BSide B, Runout
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Charly Records CR 300008
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Charly Records CR 300008
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CR 300008 ASide A, variant 1, engraved
CR 300008 BSide B, variant 1, engraved
CR 300008 A [a AREACEM logo stamped]Side A, variant 2, etched & stamped
CR 300008 B [a AREACEM logo stamped]Side B, variant 2, etched & stamped
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Charly Records CR 300008
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CR300008ARunout side A, etched
CR300008BRunout side B, etched
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Charly Records CR 300 008
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Charly Records CR 300008First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | France | Charly Records CR 300008First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | France | Charly Records CR 300008First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Charly Records CR 300 008First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Music World MALPS 804First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | Charly Records CR 30008First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | UK | Charly Records CR 300008First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Spain | Charly Records 77-CH 21LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Charly Records CR 30008LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Italy | Oxford OX 3207LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Brazil | Rarity LP 5035LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro LM-1149 / Zafiro LM-1.149LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro 30.101149LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1986 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LMCHRLY 11133 / Charly Records CR 300008LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Charly Records CR 30008LP, Compilation, Misprint | LP, Compilation, Misprint |
Tracklist
- A1Rock House2:04
- A2It's Too Late1:57
- A3You're Gonna Cry2:05
- A4Ooby Dooby2:09
- A5You're My Baby2:04
- A6Mean Little Mamma1:56
- A7Fool's Hall Of Fame2:25
- A8The Cause Of It All2:24
- B1A True Love Goodbye2:19
- B2Love Struck1:22
- B3The Clown1:43
- B4One More Time1:14
- B5Problem Child2:20
- B6Chicken-Hearted2:14
- B7I Like Love2:30
- B8Domino2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Big O are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Big O are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1986.
When was The Big O first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, France, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is Charly Records CR 30008.
How do I tell if my copy of The Big O is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 30008, CR 300008, CR 300 008, MALPS 804) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR 30008 A-1 △G and CR 30008 B-1 △G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The 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.
