US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Goldies 45 D-2402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
998 - 1 TRunout A-side etched
3159 - 1 TRunout B-side etched
45-998Label side-A
45-3159Label side-B
Joe Bennett And The SparkletonesBlack Slacks / Short Shorts
Vinyl pressings
Black Slacks / Short Shorts
by Joe Bennett And The Sparkletones · 1973
19 pressings3 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRockPop
Black Slacks / Short Shorts 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 Slacks / Short Shorts
4 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
- MCA Records MCA D-2402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D-2402-A-MCA-G 1 回-G-回A-Side Runout Etching
D-2402-B-MCA-G 1 回-G-回B-Side Runout Etching
998A-side Label
3159B-Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 1022-2402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 1022-2402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | ABC Records 1022-2402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Roulette GG-1267", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-2402First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA D-2402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | ABC Records 1022-2402First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Roulette GG-1267", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records D-24027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records D-24027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records D-24027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records D-24027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | Revival Records REV 60207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Roulette GG-1267", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | ABC Records ABC 45-12287", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | ABC Records 45-12287", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Roulette GG-1267", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | ABC Records 45-12287", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | ABC Records 12287", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Roulette GG-1267", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Dunhill D-2402 / ABC Records D-24027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABlack Slacks2:05
- BShort Shorts2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Slacks / Short Shorts are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Black Slacks / Short Shorts are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1973 and 1982.
When was Black Slacks / Short Shorts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada. One of them is Goldies 45 D-2402.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Slacks / Short Shorts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-2402, MCA D-2402, 1022-2402) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 998 - 1 T and 3159 - 1 T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Slacks / Short Shorts 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.
