Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CP-1309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Big Man
by The Four Preps · 1957
22 pressings9 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Big Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Man
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Capitol Records 45-CP-1309First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1309Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Capitol Records 3960Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Capitol Records F 39607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 39607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Capitol Records 45-F.39607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.3960Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Capitol Records 45-F.39607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Scandinavia | Capitol Records F 39607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL. 14873Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 148737", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Capitol Records CL. 14873Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 148737" | 7" |
| 1958 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 148737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 148737", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 3960Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records F39607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 148737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Capitol Records F39607", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABig Man2:26
- BStop, Baby2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Man are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Big Man are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Big Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Australia. One of them is Capitol Records 45-CP-1309.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-CP-1309) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Man 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.