US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Prestige P 10072
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PR̶-10072-A [R is scratched out]A-Side runout scratched
PR̶-10072-B [R is scratched out]B-Side runout scratched
Ivan 'Boogaloo' Joe JonesBlack Whip
Vinyl pressings
Black Whip
by Ivan 'Boogaloo' Joe Jones · 1973
11 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Black Whip was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Whip
5 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Prestige P-10072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Press.
- Runout / matrix
P-10072-A [wings stamp] ISide A runout
P-10072-B [wings stamp] ISide B runout
P-10072-ASide A label
P-10072-BSide B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Prestige P-10072
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gloversville Press.
- Runout / matrix
P-10072-A [wings stamp] ISide A runout
P-10072-B [wings stamp] ISide B runout
P-10072-ASide A label
P-10072-BSide B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Prestige P-10072-DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P-10072-A [wings stamp]Side A runout
P-10072-B [wings stamp]Side B runout
P-10072-ASide A label
P-10072-BSide B label
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Prestige P-10072Prestige 68.405
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Prestige P-10072 / Prestige 68.405First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Prestige P 10072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Prestige P-10072First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Prestige P-10072-DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Prestige P-10072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Prestige P 10072 / Lexington P-10072LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1992 | UK | BGP Records BGPD 1045LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | BGP Records BGPD 1045LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | BGP Records BGPD 1045LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Prestige P-10072LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Prestige P 10072LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Black Whip6:45
- A2My Love5:26
- A3Freak Off8:29
- B1Daniel4:20
- B2The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen6:56
- B3Crank Me Up7:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Whip are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Black Whip are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 1992.
When was Black Whip first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, France. One of them is Prestige P 10072.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Whip is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P 10072, P-10072, P-10072-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PR̶-10072-A [R is scratched out] and PR̶-10072-B [R is scratched out]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Whip 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.