US
1976- Label and catalog number
- P.I.P. Records PDS 529
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PDS 529 A Al Brown FW / ѼSide A runout
PDS 529 B Al Brown FW / ѼSide B runout
PDS 529-ASide A label
PDS 529-BSide B label
Don High And MightyBlack Cojack
Vinyl pressings
Black Cojack
by Don High And Mighty · 1976
12 pressings3 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Black Cojack was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Cojack
12 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- P.I.P. Records PIP-6529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · NAMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PIP 6529 A #2 JR [lathe]A-Side Runout Etching
PIP 6529 B JR [lathe]B-Side Runout Etching
PIP-6529-AA-Side Label
PIP-6529-BB-Side Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Grit Records GR-45-110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GRC-110-A-LONG MR Δ99606 MASTERFONICSA-Side Runout Etching
GRC-110-B MR Δ99616 MASTERFONICSB-Side Runout Etching
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- P.I.P. Records PIP-6529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · PRC, Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PIP-6529-AA side label
PIP-6529-BB side label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- P.I.P. Records PIP-6529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PIP-6529-AA side label
PIP-6529-BB side label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- P.I.P. Records DISCO 529
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Italy | Contempo CRN NP 68005First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | UK | Contempo CS 2093First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Contempo CS 2093First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | P.I.P. Records PDS 529First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1976 | US | P.I.P. Records DISCO 529First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | P.I.P. Records PIP-6529First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | P.I.P. Records PDJ-6529First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Grit Records GR-45-110First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Grit Records GR-45-110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | P.I.P. Records PIP-6529First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | P.I.P. Records PIP-6529First year7", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | P.I.P. Records PIP-6529First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABlack Cojack3:42
- BLove It Comes In All Colors2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Cojack are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Black Cojack are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Black Cojack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Italy. One of them is P.I.P. Records PDS 529.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Cojack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PDS 529, PIP-6529, GR-45-110, DISCO 529) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PDS 529 A Al Brown FW / Ѽ and PDS 529 B Al Brown FW / Ѽ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Cojack 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.