US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bayou Records 45-707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LH-3502Label A
LH-3503Label B
LH-3502Deadwax A
LH-3503Deadwax B
Clifton ChenierBlack Gal / Frog Legs
Vinyl pressings
Black Gal / Frog Legs
by Clifton Chenier · 1967
13 pressings3 countriesLouisiana BluesZydecoInstrumentalBlues
Black Gal / Frog Legs was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Gal / Frog Legs
3 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bayou Records 45-707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bayou Records 45-707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LH-3052Label, side A
LH-3053Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Bayou Records 45-707First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | Bayou Records 45-707First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Bayou Records 45-707First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Bell Records B-8117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Bell Records 8117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Bell Records 8117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Bell Records B-8117", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Bell Records 8117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Action ACT 45507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Bell Records 2C006-90445 M / Bell Records 2C006-90.445 M7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Flashback Records 577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABlack Gal2:30
- BFrog Legs2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Gal / Frog Legs are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Black Gal / Frog Legs are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1967 and 1969.
When was Black Gal / Frog Legs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is Bayou Records 45-707.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Gal / Frog Legs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-707) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LH-3502 and LH-3503. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Gal / Frog Legs 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.