Colombia
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 46835
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belle EpoqueBlack Is Black
Vinyl pressings
Black Is Black
by Belle Epoque · 1976
43 pressings20 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Black Is Black 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 Black Is Black
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.
Finland
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 9C 006-18221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 3C 034-18221 Y
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
18221-Y-A - 2-12-76 II ∆Runout side A
18221-Y-B - 22-11-76 I ∆Runout side B
Sweden
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 7C 052-18221 Z
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Colombia | EMI 46835First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Finland | EMI 9C 006-18221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | EMI 3C 034-18221 YFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Sweden | EMI 7C 052-18221 ZFirst year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | Carrere ED 1012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | Carrere CR-117327", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | Carrere ED-1012", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Austria | Polydor 2040 181 / Carrere 2040 1817", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Carrere CA-00212" | 12" |
| 1977 | Canada | Carrere CA-113107", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 49.3017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 8.00112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 49.3017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 49.3017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 49.3017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | France | WEA Records 0630-13365-012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ADisco Sound, Black Is Black4:13
- BMe And You3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Is Black are there?
43 vinyl pressings of Black Is Black are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1976 and 1995.
When was Black Is Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Colombia, Finland, Italy, Sweden. One of them is EMI 46835.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Is Black is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 46835, 9C 006-18221, 3C 034-18221 Y, 7C 052-18221 Z) 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 Black Is Black 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.
