Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black Saint BSR 0001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0001 A 1 520 1Side A runout
0001 B 1 520 1Side B runout
Billy HarperBlack Saint
Vinyl pressings
Black Saint
by Billy Harper · 1975
11 pressings3 countriesPost BopJazz
Black Saint was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Saint
1 pressing came out in 1975, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Italy | Black Saint BSR 0001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Black Saint JC-3501LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Black Saint JC-3501LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | Black Saint BSR 0001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | DIW DIW-1027 / Black Saint BSR 0001LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Italy | Black Saint 120 001-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | Our Swimmer WELLE107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Italy | Eargong RecordsLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Black Saint BSR 0001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Black Saint BSR 0001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Black Saint BSR 0001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Dance, Eternal Spirits, Dance!6:49
- A2Croquet Ballet12:56
- BCall Of The Wild And Peaceful Heart21:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Saint are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Black Saint are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1975 and 2025.
When was Black Saint first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Italy. One of them is Black Saint BSR 0001.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Saint is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BSR 0001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0001 A 1 520 1 and 0001 B 1 520 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Saint 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.