France
1970- Label and catalog number
- America Records 30 AM 6099
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM6099 A B1* MP
AM6099 B B1* MP
Archie SheppBlack Gipsy
Vinyl pressings
Black Gipsy
by Archie Shepp · 1970
13 pressings5 countriesFree JazzJazz
Black Gipsy was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Black Gipsy
6 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- America Records 30 AM 6099America Records 6099
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM6099 A B1* MPSide A runout, stamped [MP etched]
AM6099 B B1* MPSide B runout, stamped [MP etched]
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- America Records 30 AM 6099
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM6099 A B1* MP
AM6099 B B1* MP
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- America Records 30 AM 6099
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM6099 A B1* MP
AM6099 B B1* MP
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- America Records AMI 6099
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MLCS 7376 1-10-70Side A Etched On Vinyl
MLCS 7377 1-10-70Side B Etched On Vinyl
AMI 6099 MLCS 7376Side A Label
AMI 6099 MLCS 7377Side B Label
Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia XMS140AX
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | America Records 30 AM 6099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | America Records 30 AM 6099 / America Records 6099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | America Records 30 AM 6099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | America Records 30 AM 6099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | America Records AMI 6099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Columbia XMS140AXFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | America Records M. 40-023 SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 10034 / Prestige PRST 10034LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 10034 / Prestige PRST-10034LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 10034 / Prestige PRST 10034LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | America Records YW-7576-MULP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | America Records 30 AM 6099LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | America Records 30 AM 6099 / America Records 6099LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABlack Gipsy25:15
- Epitaph Of A Small Winner
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Gipsy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Black Gipsy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 1978.
When was Black Gipsy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, Italy, Japan. One of them is America Records 30 AM 6099.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Gipsy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 30 AM 6099, AMI 6099, XMS140AX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM6099 A B1* MP and AM6099 B B1* MP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Gipsy 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.
