US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RS 9442
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Johnny HammondBlack Coffee
Vinyl pressings
Black Coffee
by Johnny Hammond · 1963
12 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Black Coffee was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Coffee
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RM 442
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Japan
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records SR 7079
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Japan | Riverside Records SR 7079First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RS 9442First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RM 442First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RS 9442LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Riverside Records RS-3308LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | Germany | Riverside Records 673 017LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Germany | Riverside Records 673 017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | UK | Riverside Records 673 017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Riverside Records RS 9442LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Riverside Records RM 442 / Riverside Records RLP 442LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Riverside Records RM 442LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Riverside Records RLP12-442 / Riverside Records RM 442LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Black Coffee4:19
- A2Monterey Theme3:03
- A3I Remember Clifford4:15
- A4Far Away Places7:14
- B1Rufus Toofus7:11
- B2Body And Soul6:20
- B3He's A Real Gone Guy5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Coffee are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Black Coffee are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1969.
When was Black Coffee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Japan. One of them is Riverside Records RS 9442.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Coffee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 9442, RM 442, SR 7079) 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 Coffee 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.
