France
1970- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.332
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BYG 529332 AA
BYG 529332 BB
Sunny MurrayAn Even Break (Never Give A Sucker)
Vinyl pressings
An Even Break (Never Give A Sucker)
by Sunny Murray · 1970
11 pressings8 countriesFree JazzJazz
An Even Break (Never Give A Sucker) 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 An Even Break (Never Give A Sucker)
2 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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.
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.332
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BYG 529332 ARunout side A
BYG 529332 BRunout side B
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | BYG Records 529.332First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | BYG Records 529.332First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-30LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | BYG Records YX 2034LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Affinity AFF 30LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Affinity L6 AFF156LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Spain | Affinity LG AF156LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Portugal | Yes To Jazz 10067LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Brazil | Brasidisc LP 7006 / Golden Jazz LP 7006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Get Back GET 332LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | BYG Records 529.332LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1An Even Break (Never Give A Sucker)7:45
- A2Giblets - Part 127:21
- B1Complete Affection7:15
- B2Invisible Blues5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of An Even Break (Never Give A Sucker) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of An Even Break (Never Give A Sucker) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 2002.
When was An Even Break (Never Give A Sucker) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France. One of them is BYG Records 529.332.
How do I tell if my copy of An Even Break (Never Give A Sucker) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 529.332) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BYG 529332 A and BYG 529332 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is An Even Break (Never Give A Sucker) 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.