UK
May 16, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 22930
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
(A-Side) DR-37888-T1-2C
(B-Side) CPDR-42323-T2-1C
Los BravosBlack Is Black / Bring A Little Lovin'
Vinyl pressings
Black Is Black / Bring A Little Lovin'
by Los Bravos · 1969
21 pressings7 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Black Is Black / Bring A Little Lovin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Is Black / Bring A Little Lovin'
4 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
UK
May 16, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 22930
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZDR-37888-T1-1C 1Runout side A (2. Version)
CPDR-42323-T2-1C 2 DRunout side B (2. Version)
(A-Side) DR-37888-T1-2C
(B-Side) CPDR-42323-T2-1C
UK
May 16, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 22930
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(A-Side) DR-37888-T1-2C
(B-Side) CPDR-42323-T2-1C
UK
May 16, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 22930
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | UK | Decca F 22930First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | UK | Decca F 22930First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Decca F 22930First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca F 22930First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Decca DL 25 5207", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Germany | Decca DL 25 5207", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Germany | Decca DL 25 5207", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | Portugal | Columbia RS 494-D7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Columbia MO 13147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Columbia MO 13147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Alhambra 13.4027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Decca 6.11 171 / Decca 6.111717", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | London Records 5N-590117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | London Records GH. 590117", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Canada | London Records GH. 590117", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Canada | London Records GH. 590117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.111717", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.11 171 / Decca 6.111717", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.11171 / Decca DL 25 5207", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records 5N-590117", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | London Records 5N-590117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABlack Is Black
- BBring A Little Lovin'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Is Black / Bring A Little Lovin' are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Black Is Black / Bring A Little Lovin' are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1986.
When was Black Is Black / Bring A Little Lovin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK. One of them is Decca F 22930, released May 16, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Is Black / Bring A Little Lovin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 22930) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (A-Side) DR-37888-T1-2C and (B-Side) CPDR-42323-T2-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Is Black / Bring A Little Lovin' 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.
