UK
July 18, 1969- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MU 1090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
WindmillBig Bertha
Vinyl pressings
Big Bertha
by Windmill · 1969
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Big Bertha was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Bertha
12 pressings came out in 1969, 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
July 18, 1969- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MU 1090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
July 25, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca 732554
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
July 25, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca 732554
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7-LN 817
7-LN 818
Australia
July 18, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FK-3209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Sweden
July 18, 1969- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MU 1090
- Format
- 7", 45 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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Germany | MCA Records MU 1090First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Germany | MCA Records MU 1090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Carosello MCA 7003First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | Carosello MCA 7003First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-3209First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Australia | Festival Records FK-3209First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Sweden | MCA Records MU 1090First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | MCA Records MU 1090First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | MCA Records MU 1090First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Canada | Decca 732554First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Decca 732554First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Decca 732554First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABig Bertha
- BHey, Drummer Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Bertha are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Big Bertha are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Big Bertha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Australia, Sweden and more. One of them is MCA Records MU 1090, released July 18, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Bertha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MU 1090, 732554, FK-3209, MCA 7003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Bertha 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.