Europe
August 27, 1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 572-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
008 DSP-1689 A-1/00 3905727 IIRunout side A
008 DSP-1689 B-1/00 3905727Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Black Cat
by Janet Jackson · 1990
20 pressings12 countriesContemporary R&BHouseElectronicFunk / Soul
Black Cat was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Cat
19 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 572-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
008 DMP - 1688 A - 1/00 - 3905721Side A runout, stamped
008 DMP - 1688 B - 1/00 - 3905721Side B runout, stamped
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 572-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M PM AMYDJ 587
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMYDJ 587 A-1U-1-1 JASide A stamped,etched
AMYDJ 587 B-1U-1-1Side B stamped,etched
UK
August 28, 1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 587
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 587 A-1U-1-Q1Side A Runout, Stamped
JASide A Runout, Etched
AM 587 B-1U-1- Q1Side B Runout, Stamped
AM 587-ALabel side A
UK
September 3, 1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMX 587
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
AMY 587 A-1U-1-1 JARunout side A
AMY 587 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
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.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | A&M Records 390 548-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Canada | A&M Records 75021 2348 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Ecuador | A&M Records 12"-Mix-88000-11First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | A&M Records 390 572-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | A&M PM AMYDJ 587First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | A&M Records 390 572-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | A&M Records 390 572-77", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | A&M Records 390 572-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | A&M Records S/N 974First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Philippines | A&M Records AEP-90-1229 / A&M Records SP 12348First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | A&M Records 390 572-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records 75021 2348 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records 75021 2348 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records 75021 1477 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1990 | Australia | A&M Records 390 548-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlack Cat
- BThe 1814 Megamix (Edit)
- B.1Alright
- B.2Escapade
- B.3Rhythm Nation
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Cat are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Black Cat are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Black Cat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records 390 572-7, released August 27, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Cat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 390 572-7, 390 572-1, AMYDJ 587, AM 587) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 008 DSP-1689 A-1/00 3905727 II and 008 DSP-1689 B-1/00 3905727. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Cat 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.
