Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- Prestige (46) 146 024
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
John ColtraneBlack Pearls
Vinyl pressings
Black Pearls
by John Coltrane · 1985
14 pressings5 countriesHard BopPost BopJazz
Black Pearls was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Pearls
1 pressing came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Prestige PR 24037LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Prestige HB 6011LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Compilation | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | Prestige PR 24037LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | Prestige P-24037LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1974 | US | Prestige P-24037LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Prestige P-24037LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1974 | US | Prestige P-24037LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1974 | US | Prestige P-24037LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1974 | US | Prestige P-24037LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Prestige PRI 24037LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1975 | Italy | Prestige PRI 24037LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Prestige S 66.031 / Prestige S 60.479LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | Prestige 68.337LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Compilation | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Prestige (46) 146 024First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Black Pearls13:05
- A2Lover Come Back To Me7:25
- BSweet Sapphire Blues18:20
- CThe Believer13:45
- D1Nakatini Serenade11:02
- D2Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Pearls are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Black Pearls are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1985.
When was Black Pearls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Spain. One of them is Prestige (46) 146 024.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Pearls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use (46) 146 024) 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 Pearls 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.
