UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 204London Records 886 366-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LONX 204 A-1U-1-1Stamped: A side
LONX 204 B-2U-1-1Stamped: B side
Vinyl pressings
Big Area
by Then Jerico · 1988
19 pressings7 countriesSynth-popPop RockElectronicRock
Big Area was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Area
6 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONXG 204London Records 886 367-1
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition · Gatefold Sleeve
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONXDJ 204
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 204
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Portugal
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 388-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records DJL 329
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | London Records DJL 329First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Portugal | London Records 886 388-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONXDJ 204First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONX 204 / London Records 886 366-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONXG 204 / London Records 886 367-1First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONX 204First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Australia | Liberation Records LS 20387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | London Records LMD 60612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | London Records 886 388-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | London Records 886 389-112" | 12" |
| 1989 | Europe | London Records 886 388-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | London Records 886 388-77", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | London Records 886 389-112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | FFRR 886 388-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | London Records DDI 30127", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABig Area
- B1The Big Sweep (Dance Mix)
- B2The Motive (USA Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Area are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Big Area are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Big Area first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Portugal, Canada. One of them is London Records LONX 204.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Area is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LONX 204, LONXG 204, LONXDJ 204, 886 388-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LONX 204 A-1U-1-1 and LONX 204 B-2U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Area 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.
