Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49536
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DMC-4613 A-1/9-88
DMC-4613 B-1/9-88
Kings Of The SunBlack Leather
Vinyl pressings
Black Leather
by Kings Of The Sun · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesHard RockRock
Black Leather was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Leather
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB49535RCA PB 49535
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
DSC-4533 A-1/9-88Side A
DSC-4533 B-2/9-88Side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49536
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PT 49536 A1 ƱTOPIA. MS.Side A runout, etched
PT 49536 B1 ƱTOPIA. MS.Side B runout, etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49535
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
PB.49535-A1 [Lyre symbol]TOPIA.MS. ΛSide A
.PB.49535.B.1 [Lyre symbol]TOPIA.MS. ΛSide B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8646-7-R
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
8646-7-R-A STERLINGSide A
8646-7-R-B STERLINGSide B
8646-7-R-ASide A label
8646-7-R-BSide B label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8647-1-RDAA
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
8647-1-R-D-AA-A 1 STERLINGSide A
8647-1-R-D-AA-A 2 STERLINGSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Mushroom X13339First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Australia | Mushroom K592First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA 8646-7-RFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PT 49536First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PB49535 / RCA PB 49535First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PT 49536First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PB 49535First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8646-7-RFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8647-1-RDAAFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8646-7-RAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABlack Leather3:57
- B1Bad Love3:04
- B2Vicious Delicious3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Leather are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Black Leather are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Black Leather first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is RCA PT 49536.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Leather is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 49536, PB49535, PB 49535, 8646-7-R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DMC-4613 A-1/9-88 and DMC-4613 B-1/9-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Leather 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.