US
1983- Label and catalog number
- CD Presents, Ltd. CD 006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CD 006 A L-14565Runout A
CD 006 B L-14565-XRunout B
AvengersPaint It Black / Thin White Line
Vinyl pressings
Paint It Black / Thin White Line
by Avengers · 1983
10 pressings1 countryRock & RollPunkRock
Paint It Black / Thin White Line was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Paint It Black / Thin White Line
2 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- CD Presents, Ltd. CD 006
- Format
- 7", Single, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | CD Presents, Ltd. CD 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | CD Presents, Ltd. CD 006First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1989 | US | CD Presents, Ltd. CD 0067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | CD Presents, Ltd. CD 0067", Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | CD Presents, Ltd. CD 0067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | CD Presents, Ltd. CD 0067", Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | CD Presents, Ltd. CD 0067", Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | CD Presents, Ltd. CD 0067", Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Superior Viaduct SV67", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | US | Superior Viaduct SV0067", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- APaint It Black2:13
- BThin White Line3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paint It Black / Thin White Line are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Paint It Black / Thin White Line are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1983 and 2012.
When was Paint It Black / Thin White Line first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is CD Presents, Ltd. CD 006.
How do I tell if my copy of Paint It Black / Thin White Line is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CD 006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CD 006 A L-14565 and CD 006 B L-14565-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paint It Black / Thin White Line 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.
