Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- The Thing
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Gregory IsaacsBlack A Kill Black
Vinyl pressings
Black A Kill Black
by Gregory Isaacs · 1976
11 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Black A Kill Black 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 A Kill Black
7 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- African Museum
- Format
- 7"
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- The Thing
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red / Blue Label Variation
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- The Thing
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Grey / White Label Variation
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Morpheus 1027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MOR17 AA
MOR17 BB
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Morpheus 1017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MOR17 AA
MOR17 BB
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Jamaica | The ThingFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | African MuseumFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Jamaica | The ThingFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | The ThingFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Morpheus 1027First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | MorpheusFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1976 | UK | Morpheus 1017First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | African Museum7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | African Museum MOR 177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | African Museum7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | African Museum AM 4867", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABlack A Kill Black
- BBlack A Kill Black Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black A Kill Black are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Black A Kill Black are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Black A Kill Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is The Thing.
How do I tell if my copy of Black A Kill Black is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1027, 1017) 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 Black A Kill Black 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.
