UK
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 970
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCA 970 A1 ARUN ΛA-side runout, etched
MCA 970 B1 ΛB-side runout, etched
MCA 970 ALabel, A-side
MCA 970 BLabel, B-side
Thereza BazarThe Big Kiss
Vinyl pressings
The Big Kiss
by Thereza Bazar · 1985
13 pressings8 countriesPop RockSynth-popDiscoElectronic
The Big Kiss was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 The Big Kiss
13 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 970
- Format
- 12"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAX 970
- Format
- 12"
Ecuador
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 45-33558
- Format
- 7", Single
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 259 052-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 259052-7 A BERunout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 259052-7 BRunout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 259052-7 A DK D̶ ̶M̶Runout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 259052-7 B 1Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 259 052-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 259052-0 AStamped Side A
R/S Alsdorf 259052-0 BStamped Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Ecuador | MCA Records 45-33558First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 259 052-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | MCA Records 259 052-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | MCA Records 259 052-7 / WEA Musik GmbH 259 052-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Italy | MCA Records 25 9052-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Philippines | MCA Records MS-88-192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | MCA Records LMCS 970First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | MCA Records 259 052-7First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | MCA Records 25 9052-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Spain | MCA Records 259 052-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 970First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAX 970First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCA 970First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Big Kiss (Extended Version)5:50
- BGive Yourself Up4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Big Kiss are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Big Kiss are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Big Kiss first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Ecuador, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA 970, released May 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of The Big Kiss is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 970, MCAT 970, MCAX 970, 45-33558) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 970 A1 ARUN Λ and MCA 970 B1 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Big Kiss 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.