US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S93936ALabel Side A
S93935Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Ebony Eyes
by Bob Welch · 1977
24 pressings14 countriesAORPop RockRock
Ebony Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Ebony Eyes
19 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4543
- Format
- 7", Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-93936A F2#2—◁ KPA side etched, variant 1
S45-93935 —◁ KPB Side etched, variant 1
MASTERED BY CAPITOLBoth sides stamped
S45-93936A F2#1—◁ KPA side etched, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-93936A F3• - MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲ KPSide A runout, etched except MASTERED BY CAPITOL & "✲" stamped
S45-93935 F3• - MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲ KPSide B runout, etched except MASTERED BY CAPITOL & "✲" stamped
S93936ASide A label
S93935Side B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4543
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-93936A F1²#1 4543 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP ()Runout A etched, except MASTERED BY CAPITOL and () stamped
S45-93935 F1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP ()Runout B etched, except MASTERED BY CAPITOL and () stamped
S93936ALabel A
S93935Label B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15951
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SF 93936-1 O BLAIR'S 1A side runout, stamped/etched
SF 93937-1 L 1B side runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Capitol Records 101055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Australia & New Zealand | Capitol Records CP-11658First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 4543First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records PROMO 4543 / Capitol Records PRO-8780First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-85 296 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-85 296First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20376First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20376First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4543First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4543First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4543First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Peru | Capitol Records 01.03.1228First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Capitol Records 10 C 006-085.363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15951First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15951First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records 4543First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-116587", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AEbony Eyes3:25
- BOutskirts3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ebony Eyes are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Ebony Eyes are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Ebony Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4543.
How do I tell if my copy of Ebony Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4543, P-4543, CL 15951, 1C 006-85 296) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S93936A and S93935. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ebony Eyes 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.
