Jamaica
1969- Label and catalog number
- Harry J Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DYNA + HARRY "J" 1617-1
DYNA + HARRY "J" 1618-1
Vinyl pressings
Young, Gifted And Black
by Bob & Marcia · 1969
29 pressings8 countriesReggaeReggae
Young, Gifted And Black was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Young, Gifted And Black
3 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
Jamaica
1969- Label and catalog number
- Harry J Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DYNA - H.J. 1254-1
DYNA - H.J. 1253-1
Jamaica
1969- Label and catalog number
- Harry J Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DYNA + HARRY "J" 1617-1Side A
DYNA + HARRY "J" 1618-1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Jamaica | Harry J RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Jamaica | Harry J RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1969 | Jamaica | Harry J RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Belgium | Fontana 6064 0137", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | Fontana 6064 0137", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Fontana 6064 0137", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Fontana 6064 0137", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Portugal | Fontana 6064 0137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Singapore | Fontana 6064 0137", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Spain | Fontana 60 64 0137", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | Harry J Records HJ 66057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Harry J Records HJ 66057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Harry J Records HJ 66057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Harry J Records HJ 66057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Harry J Records HJ 66057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Harry J Records HJ 66057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Harry J Records HJ 66057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Harry J Records HJ 66057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Jamaica | Harry J Records7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1984 | Jamaica | Harry J Records7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Fontana 60640137", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Jamaica | Harry J Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Harry J Records7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Harry J Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Harry J Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Harry J Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AYoung, Gifted And Black
- BYoung, Gifted And Black (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Young, Gifted And Black are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Young, Gifted And Black are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1984.
When was Young, Gifted And Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Jamaica. One of them is Harry J Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Young, Gifted And Black is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DYNA + HARRY "J" 1617-1 and DYNA + HARRY "J" 1618-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Young, Gifted And 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.