UK
August 1970- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TR-7790
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
TR 7790 A-1URunout side A, stamped
TR 7790 B-1URunout side B, stamped
TR-7790 ALabel side A
TR-7790 BLabel side B
Horace FaithBlack Pearl
Vinyl pressings
Black Pearl
by Horace Faith · 1970
20 pressings14 countriesReggae
Black Pearl 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 Black Pearl
18 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 12 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 1970- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TR-7790
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
TR 7790 ARunout (Stamped) Side A
TR 7790 BRunout (Stamped) Side B
UK
August 1970- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TR-7790
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
TR 7790 A-1URunout side A, stamped
TR 7790 B-1URunout side B, stamped
TR-7790 ALabel side A
TR-7790 BLabel side B
UK
August 21, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TR-7790
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TR-7790
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label · Solid Centre
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records B-947
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Festival Records FK-4060First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Fontana 6064.029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Fontana 60 64 029First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | Fontana 6064 029First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Tiger T-43First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Madagascar | Fontana 6064029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Festival Records FK 4060First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Portugal | Fontana 6064.029First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Spain | Fontana 60 64 029First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Sweden | Sonet T-7827First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Turkey | Philips 6068 030First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | Trojan Records TR-7790First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1970 | US | Bell Records B-947First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Bell Records 947First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Trojan Records TR-7790First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Fontana 6064.0297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlack Pearl
- BHelp Me Help Myself
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Pearl are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Black Pearl are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Black Pearl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Australia, France and more. One of them is Trojan Records TR-7790, released August 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Pearl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TR-7790, B-947, 947, FK-4060) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TR 7790 A-1U and TR 7790 B-1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Pearl 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.