Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5295
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 5295-A MCA-2895 ⧈-G-⧈Side A
MCA-2895 W2-1 ⧈-G-⧈Side B
Barbara MandrellIn Black & White
Vinyl pressings
In Black & White
by Barbara Mandrell · 1982
12 pressings6 countriesCountryBalladFolkPop
In Black & White was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 In Black & White
8 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3140
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCF 3140 A1Side 1 runout
MCF 3140 B1Side 2 runout
MCF 3140 ASide 1 Label
MCF 3140 BSide 2 label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5295
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2895 WS-3 denny/WOODLAND ◈-P-◈Side 1 (etched)
MCA-2896 WS-6 denny/WOODLAND RWL ◈-P-◈Side 2 (etched)
MCA-2895Side 1 label
MCA-2895Side 2 label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5295
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2895 WS-1 denny/WOODLAND ⧈-G-⧈Runout side A - Variant 1
MCA-2896 WS-1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout side B - Variant 1
MCA-2895 WS-2 denny/WOODLAND ⧈-G-⧈Runout side A - Variant 2
MCA-2896 WS-2 ⧈-G-⧈Runout side B - Variant 2
Australia & New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5295
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 5295 A•Side A runout hand etched
MCA 5295 B•••Side B runout hand etched
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records VIM-6288
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | MCA Records MCA-5295First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5295LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5295First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6288First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6288First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | MCA Records MCA-5295 / MCA Records MCA 5295First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5295First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5295LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5295First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5295LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-5295 / MCA Records MCA-881LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Operator, Long Distance Please3:30
- A2You're Not Supposed To Be Here2:49
- A3Rolling Stone3:35
- A4Till You're Gone2:52
- A5Some Things Never Change3:43
- B1Black & White3:37
- B2Getting Over A Man3:18
- B3Dreams Don't Lie3:38
- B4Why Am I Still In Love2:40
- B5Thrill Is Gone4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Black & White are there?
12 vinyl pressings of In Black & White are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was In Black & White first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada, UK, US, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5295.
How do I tell if my copy of In Black & White is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5295, MCF 3140, VIM-6288) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 5295-A MCA-2895 ⧈-G-⧈ and MCA-2895 W2-1 ⧈-G-⧈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Black & White 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.
