US
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- GM 711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GM East Det Milan ARP GM-121-1ASA-Side Runout Etching
GM-121-2S ARP GM East Det MilanB-Side Runout Etching
GM-121-1SA-Side Label
GM-121-2SB-Side Label
Eddie Robinson'Hey Blackman' Parts 1 & 2
Vinyl pressings
'Hey Blackman' Parts 1 & 2
by Eddie Robinson · 1970
13 pressings5 countriesSoulRockFunk / Soul
'Hey Blackman' Parts 1 & 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 'Hey Blackman' Parts 1 & 2
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- GM 711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Vogue Schallplatten DV 11118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DV 11118First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | GM 711First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | GM 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Cotillion 440907", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Cotillion 45-440907", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Cotillion 45-440907", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Cotillion 45-440907", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Cotillion 45-440907", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1971 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 3017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 3017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Ember Records BCS-2177", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Brazil | Ember Records BCS-2177", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Espérance ESP 1550047", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHey Blackman (Part 1)
- BHey Blackman (Part 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 'Hey Blackman' Parts 1 & 2 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of 'Hey Blackman' Parts 1 & 2 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 1973.
When was 'Hey Blackman' Parts 1 & 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Germany. One of them is GM 711, released July 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of 'Hey Blackman' Parts 1 & 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 711, DV 11118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GM East Det Milan ARP GM-121-1AS and GM-121-2S ARP GM East Det Milan. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 'Hey Blackman' Parts 1 & 2 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.