Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 3C 064-18225
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
18225-A-21-12-76 ๐จ โต [stamped]Side A
18225-B-21-12-76 ๐จ โต [stamped]Side B
Vinyl pressings
Black Is Black
by Belle Epoque ยท 1976
35 pressings24 countriesDiscoElectronic
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
2 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Brazil
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 8055
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Brazil | EMI EMC 8055First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1976 | Italy | EMI 3C 064-18225First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1977 | Australia | Carrere CAR-1001LP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1977 | Austria | Polydor 2417 112 / Carrere 2417 112LP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1977 | Canada | Carrere CA 35101LP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 67.169 / Carrere 67 169LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo, Mono ยท Mono | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo, Mono ยท Mono |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2417 112 / Carrere 2417 112LP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 34 018 2 / Carrere 34 018 2LP, Album, Club Edition ยท Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition ยท Club edition |
| 1977 | Germany | Carrere 27 647-7 / Polydor 27 647-7LP, Album, Club Edition, Partially Mixed ยท Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Partially Mixed ยท Club edition |
| 1977 | Greece | Philips 6450 451LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1977 | India | Polydor 2417 112LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Ireland | Harvest SHSP 4074LP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1977 | Israel | Carrere CARE 67169LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | EMI CARLP 400LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | Philips 6450 451LP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Taiwan | Jj Record JJB-6182LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Unofficial Release ยท Unofficial | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Unofficial Release ยท Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | Carrere 0094637860113LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | EMI 11532LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Black Is Black (Disco Version)
- B1Miss Broadway7:27
- B2Me And You5:29
- B3Losing You4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Is Black are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Black Is Black are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1976 and 2026.
When was Black Is Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Italy, Brazil. One of them is EMI 3C 064-18225.
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 3C 064-18225, EMC 8055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 18225-A-21-12-76 ๐จ โต [stamped] and 18225-B-21-12-76 ๐จ โต [stamped]. 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.
