US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD1-9332
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JD1-9332-SASide A
JD1-9332-SBSide B
ELA-Δ 26765 JD-1-9332-SASide A etched
ELA-Δ 26765x JD-1-9332-SBSide B etched
WhodiniBig Mouth
Vinyl pressings
Big Mouth
by Whodini · 1985
13 pressings4 countriesHip HopBeatboxHip Hop
Big Mouth 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 Big Mouth
13 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9331-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS 1-9331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD1-9332Arista JD1-9332
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JD.1.-9332. SA 1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢ 1Side A runout
JD.1.-9332. SB A-1Side B runout
JD1-9332 SASide A label
JD1-9332 SBSide B label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JDI-9332
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
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 | Australia | Liberation Records LS 1584First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Australia | Jive LMD 452First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Jive LS 1584First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Jive JVD-031First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Jive JIVE 92First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | Jive JD1-9332First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Jive JDI-9332First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Jive JS1-9331First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Jive JS1-9331-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Jive JS 1-9331First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Jive JD1-9332 / Arista JD1-9332First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Jive JS1-9331First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Jive JIVE T 92First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABig Mouth (Beat Box Mix)5:07
- B1Big Mouth (Album Mix)3:00
- B2Big Mouth (Acapella Mix)2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Mouth are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Big Mouth are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Big Mouth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Jive JD1-9332.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Mouth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JD1-9332, JS1-9331-S, JS 1-9331, JS1-9331) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JD1-9332-SA and JD1-9332-SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Mouth 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.
