US
November 1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SWBO-846
- Format
- LP, Album
Cannonball AdderleyThe Black Messiah
Vinyl pressings
The Black Messiah
by Cannonball Adderley · 1971
11 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-RockFusionFree Improvisation
The Black Messiah was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 The Black Messiah
3 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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
November 1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SWBO-846
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SWBO 1-846Side 1 Matrix
SWBO-1-846-H3 2 *Side 1 Runout, 2 & * Stamped, 2 is sideways
SWBO 2-846Side 2 Matrix
SWBO-2-846-H3 2 *Side 2 Runout, 2 & * Stamped
South Africa
1971- Label and catalog number
- Number One Records N 9519
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | South Africa | Number One Records N 9519First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SWBO-846First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SWBO-846First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Argentina | Capitol Records SWBO-846LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SWBO-846LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1974 | South Africa | Mellomood MM 80206LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records SWBO-846LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CP-93029BLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CP-93029BLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | Number One Records N 9518LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SWBO-846LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction0:50
- A2The Black Messiah16:12
- A3Monologue2:20
- A4Little Benny Hen4:15
- B1Zanek5:07
- B2Dr. Honouris Cousa14:48
- C1The Chocolate Nuisance8:22
- C2Untitled6:21
- C3The Steam Drill8:42
- D1Eye Of The Cosmos4:51
- D2Episode From The Music Came2:39
- D3Heritage4:43
- D4Circumference3:18
- D5Pretty Paul2:48
- D6The Scene2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Black Messiah are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Black Messiah are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1974.
When was The Black Messiah first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, South Africa. One of them is Capitol Records SWBO-846, released November 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of The Black Messiah is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SWBO-846, N 9519) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Black Messiah 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.
