Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records A-6296I.R.S. Records ILSA 6296
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
24-6296-1A-1Runout side A
24-6296-1B-1Runout side B
24-006296-1Label side A
24-006296-2Label side B
Stan RidgwayThe Big Heat
Vinyl pressings
The Big Heat
by Stan Ridgway · 1985
11 pressings5 countriesAlternative RockElectronicRock
The Big Heat was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Heat
5 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records ILSA 12.6296I.R.S. Records A 12.6296
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
24-126296-1A-1 ARunout A, etched
24-126296-1B-1 ARunout B, etched
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Illegal Records STAN 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[illegible etching] Stamped [symbol] 85/4 STAN 12 A3Side A
Stamped [symbol] 85/4 STAN 12 B3Side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Illegal Records STAN 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo]85 / 3 STAN 1 A1 DB. TAPE ONERunout side A
[AGI logo]85 / 3 STAN 1 B1 DB. TAPE ONERunout side B
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records ILSA 12.7025
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | I.R.S. Records A-6296 / I.R.S. Records ILSA 6296First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILSA 12.6296 / I.R.S. Records A 12.6296First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Illegal Records STAN 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | I.R.S. Records ILSA 12.7025First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK | Illegal Records STAN 12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 650155-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 650155-612", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | I.R.S. Records A 7025 / I.R.S. Records ILSA 70257", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 1237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRMT 12312", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | I.R.S. Records ES 11957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Big Heat4:32
- BDrive, She Said4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Big Heat are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Big Heat are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was The Big Heat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, France, Netherlands. One of them is I.R.S. Records A-6296.
How do I tell if my copy of The Big Heat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A-6296, ILSA 12.6296, STAN 12, STAN 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 24-6296-1A-1 and 24-6296-1B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Big Heat 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.
