France
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 4941
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
The Big Bamboo
by Zzongo · 1976
18 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
The Big Bamboo was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Bamboo
4 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BF 18491
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5077
- Format
- 7", Single
Portugal
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 4941
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | CBS CBS 4941First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18491First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | CBS CBS 5077First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Portugal | CBS CBS 4941First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | CBS 12C5-8163 / CBS C5-816312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition |
| 1977 | Canada | CBS 12C5-816312", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | CBS C5-81637" | 7" |
| 1977 | Colombia | RCA 05(3711)519537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Peru | RCA XRPBO 8667", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0786Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc · Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0786Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0786Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0786Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0786Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0786Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AThe Big Bamboo3:30
- BThe Big Bamboo (Versión Instrumental)3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Big Bamboo are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Big Bamboo are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was The Big Bamboo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, Germany, Italy, Portugal. One of them is CBS CBS 4941.
How do I tell if my copy of The Big Bamboo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 4941, BF 18491, CBS 5077) 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 The Big Bamboo 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.