US
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6216Harem Records PD-1-6216
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6216 ASide 1 Label
PD-1-6216 BSide 2 Label
The Simon OrchestraMr. Big Shot
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Big Shot
by The Simon Orchestra · 1979
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Mr. Big Shot was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Mr. Big Shot
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6216Harem Records PD-1-6216
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6216-AS - KRunout, A-side
PD-1-6216-BS - KRunout, B-side
PD-1-6216-ACenter label, A-side
PD-1-6216-BCenter label, B-side
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6216
- Format
- LP, Album · 26 - Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6216-AS-PRC-R-1-1Runout A Side Etched
PD-1-6216-BS-PRC-R-1-1 ƒRunout B Side Etched & Stamped [Artisan Drum logo]
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6216Harem Records PD-1-6216
- Format
- LP, Album · 53
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6216-AS-KSide 1 Label
PD-1-6216-BS-KSide 2 Label
US
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6216
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · 56 - Pitman Pressing
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6216
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · 26 - Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6216-AS-PRC-R-1-1A Side Runout
PD-1-6216-BS-PRC-R-1-1 [Artisan Drum logo] ƒB Side Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2391 418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2391 418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Polydor 2391 418First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2391 418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6216First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6216 / Harem Records PD-1-6216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6216 / Harem Records PD-1-6216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6216First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6216 / Harem Records PD-1-6216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16337LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Mr. Big Shot7:55
- A2Love Is Comin' On9:18
- B1Don't Give Up8:35
- B2I Close My Eyes And Count To Ten / Dancing Suite8:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Big Shot are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mr. Big Shot are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Mr. Big Shot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6216, released September 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Big Shot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6216, 2391 418) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-1-6216 A and PD-1-6216 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Big Shot 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.