US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Master Mix Records MMR-001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MMR-001A FW ѼRunout Side A
MMR-001B FW ѼRunout Side B
Trans-LuxBig Apple Noise
Vinyl pressings
Big Apple Noise
by Trans-Lux · 1983
12 pressings9 countriesElectroElectronic
Big Apple Noise was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Apple Noise
5 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 4 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Master Mix Records MMR-001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Master Mix Records CMMR-001
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records RR 1006Rush Records 1006
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST RR 1006-A SSTRunout side A
ST RR 1006-B SSTRunout side B
Mexico
1983- Label and catalog number
- Musart TI-70759
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Master Mix Records CMMR-001First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Germany | Rush Records RR 1006 / Rush Records 1006First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart TI-70759First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Master Mix Records MMR-001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Master Mix Records MMR-001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Master Mix Records CMMR-00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mixed, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mixed, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Jonathan 821 256-1 / Jonathan 821.256.112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 117 / Dureco Benelux MS 11712", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Victoria VIC-147 / Victoria 20.38012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Sweden | Nightlife Records NL MAXI 00212" | 12" |
| 1984 | UK | Malaco Records MAL 121812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Malaco Records MAL 187" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ABig Apple Noise7:00
- BStreet Noise9:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Apple Noise are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Big Apple Noise are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Big Apple Noise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Canada, Germany, Mexico. One of them is Master Mix Records MMR-001.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Apple Noise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MMR-001, CMMR-001, RR 1006, TI-70759) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MMR-001A FW Ѽ and MMR-001B FW Ѽ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Apple Noise 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.