UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 64133CBS 64133
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 64133 A1Runout side A stamped
S 64133 B1Runout side B stamped
Black WidowBlack Widow
Vinyl pressings
Black Widow
by Black Widow · 1970
12 pressings5 countriesProg RockRock
Black Widow was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Widow
3 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233950
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Europe
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 64133CBS S64133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Cover
- Runout / matrix
S 64133-1 IIRunout side A
64133-2Runout side B
S 64133-1Label side A
S 64133-2Label side B
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | CBS SBP 233950First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Europe | CBS S 64133 / CBS S64133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | CBS S 64133 / CBS 64133First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | CBS S 64133 / CBS 64133LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Repertoire Records RR 2031-LXLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Germany | Repertoire Records RR 2031-LXLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | Germany | Repertoire Records RR 2031LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Italy | Akarma AK 326Album, LP, Reissue | Album, LP, Reissue |
| 2005 | Italy | Akarma AK 326LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Italy | Akarma AK 326Album, LP, Reissue | Album, LP, Reissue |
| 2021 | Europe | Repertoire Records REPUK 2319 / Repertoire Records V214Album, LP, Reissue | Album, LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | CBS RAKE 64 133 / CBS 64133LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Tears And Wine
- A2The Gypsy
- A3Bridge Passage
- A4When My Mind Was Young
- A5The Journey
- B1Poser
- B2Mary Clark
- B3Wait Until Tomorrow
- B4An Afterthought
- B5Legend Of Creation
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Widow are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Black Widow are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 2021.
When was Black Widow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Australia, Europe. One of them is CBS S 64133.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Widow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 64133, SBP 233950) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 64133 A1 and S 64133 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Widow 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.
