US
July 1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO 2955Capitol Records SKAO-2955
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SKAO S̶T̶ 1-2955 B2Runout Side A
SKAO S̶T̶ 2-2955 B2Runout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Music From Big Pink
by The Band · 1968
132 pressings19 countriesFolk RockAcousticBlues RockRock
Music From Big Pink was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Music From Big Pink
18 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
July 1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO 2955Capitol Records SKAO-2955
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SKAO S̶T̶ 1 2955-A1 [IAM logo]Side A runout [variant 1]
SKAO S̶T̶ 2 2955-A1 [IAM logo]Side B runout [variant 1]
SKAO S̶T̶ 1-2955-B2 [IAM logo]Side A runout [variant 2]
SKAO S̶T̶ 2-2955-B2 [IAM logo]Side B runout [variant 2]
US
July 1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO 2955Capitol Records SKAO-2955
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SKAO-1-2955-A-3Runout Side A
SKAO-2 -2955-A 3:Runout Side B
US
July 1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO 2955Capitol Records SKAO-2955
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SKAO1-2955-A-3• 2 ✲Side A runout, variant 1
SKAO-2-2955-A-3: 1 ✲Side B runout, variant 1
SKAOS̷T̷-1-2955-A-3: 2 ✲ 2Side A runout, variant 2
SKAOS̷T̷-2-2955-A-3: 1 ✲ 2Side B runout, variant 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO 2955Capitol Records SKAO-2955
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SKAO (S̶T̶)1 2955 - A1Runout, etched, side A, var. 1
SKAO (S̶T̶)2 2955 - A1Runout, etched, side B, var. 1
SKAO-1-2955-W6Runout, etched, side A, var. 2
SKAO-2-2955-W7Runout, etched, side B, var. 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SKAO 2955Capitol Records SKAO-2955
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SKAO1 2955 W4 #2 ORunout side A-var. 1
SKAO2 2955 W5 #1 ORunout side B-var. 1
ST 1 2955 B4 #2 ORunout side A-var. 2
ST 2 2955 B4 #2 ORunout side B-var. 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 132 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Capitol Records ST 2955First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST.2955 / Capitol Records ST1.2955First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | Capitol Records STAO 2955First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Capitol Records T 2955First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2955First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2955First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2955 / Capitol Records ST.2955LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2955LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2955 / Capitol Records ST.2955LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records SKAO 2955LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SKAO-2955 / Capitol Records SKAO 2955LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SKAO-2955LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | Taiwan | First Record FL-2081LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1972 | Canada | Capitol Records SKAO 2955LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1973 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 062-80 042LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 062-80 042LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Japan | Capitol Records ECP-80455LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Capitol Records ECP-80455LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 054-80042LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 054-80042LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Capitol Records GO 2001 / Capitol Records 0C 054-80 042LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Capitol Records GO 2001 / Capitol Records 0C 054-80042LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-039 / Capitol Records MFSL 1-039LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-50101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-50101LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records SKAO-502955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Greece | Capitol Records 062-1800421LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Greece | Capitol Records 062-1800421LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records C1-46069LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | UK & Europe | Capitol Records 7243 4 99465 1 4 / Capitol Records 499 4651LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 338 / Capitol Records SVLP 338LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2008 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2010s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-346 / Capitol Records 509990-29532-1-2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered |
| 2015 | Europe | Capitol Records 00602547206695 / Universal Music Group International 00602547206695LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Capitol Records B0023078-01 / UMe B0023078-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2017 | US | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO-2955LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2017 | US | Capitol Records SKBO 2955 / Capitol Records SKAO 2955LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2018 | Italy | Capitol RecordsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Europe | Capitol Records 0602567480600 / UMe 0602567480600LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Capitol Records 0602567480600 / UMe 0602567480600LP, 45 RPM, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2018 | Europe | Capitol Records 0602567480525LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 7", 45 RPM, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Stereo, Multichannel, Box Set, Deluxe Edition | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 7", 45 RPM, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Stereo, Multichannel, Box Set, Deluxe Edition |
| 2018 | Japan | Capitol Records UICY-78844 / UMe UICY-78844LP, 45 RPM, Album, 7", 45 RPM, CD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition | LP, 45 RPM, Album, 7", 45 RPM, CD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition |
| 2018 | US | Capitol Records B0028420-01 / UMe B0028420-0112", 45 RPM, Album, Remastered, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2018 | US | Capitol Records B0028437-00LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 7", 45 RPM, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Stereo, Multichannel, Box Set, Deluxe Edition | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 7", 45 RPM, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Stereo, Multichannel, Box Set, Deluxe Edition |
| 2018 | US | Capitol Records B0028420-01 / UMe B0028420-01LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Capitol Records B0028420-01 / UMe B0028420-0112", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Capitol Records 199957336406 / UMe 199957336406LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ST 2955LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SKAO 2955LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SKAO 2955LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records ST 2955LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records SKAO 2955 / Capitol Records ST 2955LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Capitol Records 038 7 460691 / Capitol Records 038-7 46069 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 062-80 042LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 038 EVC 80 042 / Crystal 038 EVC 80 042LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 038 EVC 80 042 / Crystal 038 EVC 80 042LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80584LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECP-80455LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80584LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-50101LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records SKAO 2955LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 038-80042LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tears Of Rage5:21
- A2To Kingdom Come3:19
- A3In A Station3:31
- A4Caledonia Mission3:53
- A5The Weight4:34
- B1We Can Talk3:02
- B2Long Black Veil3:02
- B3Chest Fever5:15
- B4Lonesome Suzie4:02
- B5This Wheel's On Fire3:11
- B6I Shall Be Released3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music From Big Pink are there?
132 vinyl pressings of Music From Big Pink are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1968 and 2026.
When was Music From Big Pink first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, UK & US, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records SKAO 2955, released July 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Music From Big Pink is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKAO 2955, T 2955, ST 2955, ST.2955) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SKAO S̶T̶ 1-2955 B2 and SKAO S̶T̶ 2-2955 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music From Big Pink 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.
