US
September 1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-839
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
P ABCD-839-A-⑤Runout A etch; P stamp
P ABCD-839-B-⑥Runout B etch; P stamp
ABCD-839-AA Side Label
ABCD-839-BB Side Label
Lamont DozierBlack Bach
Vinyl pressings
Black Bach
by Lamont Dozier · 1974
11 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Black Bach was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Bach
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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
September 1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-839
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R - 124083A - 1Runout Side A, Stamped
R - 124083B - 1Runout Side B, Stamped
ABCD-839-AA Side Label
ABCD-839-BB Side Label
US
September 1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-839
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
S \ ABCD-839-A ② A3A side runout, variant 1
S \ ABCD-839-B ① A3B side runout, variant 1
S \ ABCD-839-A ② C 3A side runout, variant 2
S \ ABCD-839-B ① A 1B side runout, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-839
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T/ABCD-839-A-③ B4Runout Side A
T/ABCD-839-B-④ B4Runout Side B
ABCD-839-ALabel Side A
ABCD-839-BLabel Side B
US
September 1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-839
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCL 5096
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ABCL.5096ASide A matrix
ABCL.5096BSide B matrix
ABCL 5096 A-1U 1 GSide A Runout, Stamped
ABCL 5096 B-2U 1 GSide B Runout, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 | Canada | ABC Records ABCD-839First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | ABC Records SPBJ (L) 8046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5096First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-839First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-839First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-839First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-839First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-839First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | ABC Records 3C 064-96182LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | ABC Records YQ-8015-ABLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | ABC Records YQ-8015-ABLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Shine6:08
- A2Put Out My Fire4:40
- A3Let Me Start Tonite4:08
- A4All Cried Out4:36
- A5Intermission1:04
- B1Prelude1:25
- B2Rose5:33
- B3Thank You For The Dream4:44
- B4I Wanna Be With You6:00
- B5Blue Sky And Silver Bird4:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Bach are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Black Bach are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Black Bach first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, South Africa. One of them is ABC Records ABCD-839, released September 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Bach is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCD-839, ABCL 5096, SPBJ (L) 8046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P ABCD-839-A-⑤ and P ABCD-839-B-⑥. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Bach 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.