US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Strata-East SES-19739
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SES 19739 A s/nSide A Runout Etching
SES 19739 B s/nSide B Runout Etching
Billy HarperCapra Black
Vinyl pressings
Capra Black
by Billy Harper · 1973
10 pressings4 countriesContemporary JazzPost BopHard BopModal
Capra Black was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Capra Black
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Strata-East SES-19739
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SES 19739 A s/nSide A
SES 19739 B s/nSide B
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Strata-East SES-19739First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Strata-East SES-19739First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Strata-East PA-7091 / Trio Records PA-7091LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Strata-East PA-7091 / Trio Records PA-7091LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Strata-East SES-19739LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1978 | Japan | Denon YX-7577-AXLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Columbia YS-7132-AXLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Strata-East SES-19739LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2018 | UK | Strata-East SES-19739LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Strata-East SES-19739LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Capra
- A1Capra Black11:17
- A2Sir Galahad8:00
- A3New Breed4:30
- Black
- B1Soulfully, I Love You/Black Spiritual Of Love10:34
- B2Cry Of Hunger!10:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Capra Black are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Capra Black are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 2018.
When was Capra Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US. One of them is Strata-East SES-19739.
How do I tell if my copy of Capra Black is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SES-19739) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SES 19739 A s/n and SES 19739 B s/n. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Capra 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.