UK
August 1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA Buck 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BUCK 1 A1 STRAWBERRYA side runout, etched / stamped
BUCK 1 B1 STRAWBERRYB side runout, etched / stamped
DollarHand Held In Black And White
Vinyl pressings
Hand Held In Black And White
by Dollar · 1981
14 pressings9 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Hand Held In Black And White was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Hand Held In Black And White
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
August 1, 1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA Buck 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BUCK1 A1 STRAWBERRY W-12Side A runout variant 1
BUCK1 B1 STRAWBERRY W-5Side B runout variant 1
BUCK1 A1 W-31 STRAWBERRYSide A runout variant 2
BUCK1 B1 STRAWBERRY W-63Side B runout variant 2
UK
August 1, 1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA BUCK 1T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · White
- Runout / matrix
BUCK 1T-A- STRAWBERRY DAMONTRunout, side A
BUCK 1T B DAMONTRunout, side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA BUCK 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BUCK1- A STRAWBERRYEtched Side A
BUCK1- B STRAWBERRY W-5Etched Side B
Germany
October 1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 18 827
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 18827 A • STRAWBERRY (C) •Runout Side A
R / S Alsdorf 18827 B • STRAWBERRY (C) •Runout Side B
Germany
October 1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 18 827
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
• STRAWBERRY (G)• R / S Alsdorf 18827 ASide A runout, stamped
• STRAWBERRY (G)• R / S Alsdorf 18827 BSide B runout, stamped
WEA 18 827-ASide A label
WEA 18 827-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | WEA 100180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | WEA 18.827First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | WEA BUCK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | WEA 18.827First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | WEA BUCK 1First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1981 | UK | WEA Buck 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Japan | WEA SP-1571JFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | WEA Buck 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | WEA BUCK 1TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Germany | WEA WEA 18 827First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | WEA WEA 18 827First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | WEA WEA 18 827First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | WEA 45-21707", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Zimbabwe | Wea International WIS 5637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- Other Side
- AHand Held In Black And White
- This Side
- BHeartbeat (Love Me Slowly)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hand Held In Black And White are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hand Held In Black And White are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Hand Held In Black And White first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Germany, Australia, France and more. One of them is WEA Buck 1, released August 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Hand Held In Black And White is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Buck 1, BUCK 1T, BUCK 1, WEA 18 827) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BUCK 1 A1 STRAWBERRY and BUCK 1 B1 STRAWBERRY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hand Held In Black And White 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.
