Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Belmont Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 3034 "A" K.M. J.G.Side A
DSR 3035 "B." K.M. J.G.Side B
TrinityThree Piece Suit / Big Fat Thing
Vinyl pressings
Three Piece Suit / Big Fat Thing
by Trinity · 1975
24 pressings3 countriesReggaeReggae
Three Piece Suit / Big Fat Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Three Piece Suit / Big Fat Thing
7 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Belmont Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 3034 "A" K.M. J.G.Side A etched runout
DSR 3035 "B." K.M. J.G.Side B etched runout
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Belmont Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Belmont Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 3034 A K.M. J. G.
DSR 3035 B K.M. J. G.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Belmont Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 3034 "A" K.M. J.G.Side A
DSR 3035 "B." K.M. J.G.Side B
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Belmont Records
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
DSR 3034 "A" K.M. J.G.Hand-Etching Run-Out Groove A Side
DSR 3035 "B." K.M. J.G.Hand-Etching Run-Out Groove B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Belmont Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Lightning Records LIGS 1017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", Repress, 45 RPM | 7", Repress, 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", Repress, Mispress | 7", Repress, Mispress |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Belmont Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Belmont Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Belmont Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Belmont Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Belmont Records7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Jamaica | Belmont Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Belmont Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Belmont Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Belmont Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThree Piece Suit
- BBig Fat Thing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Three Piece Suit / Big Fat Thing are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Three Piece Suit / Big Fat Thing are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was Three Piece Suit / Big Fat Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica. One of them is Belmont Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Three Piece Suit / Big Fat Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 3034 "A" K.M. J.G. and DSR 3035 "B." K.M. J.G.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Three Piece Suit / Big Fat Thing 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.