Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 129-85.039Y
- Format
- 7", Single
Los BravosBlack Is Black / Sympathy
Vinyl pressings
Black Is Black / Sympathy
by Los Bravos · 1966
13 pressings3 countriesPop RockRock
Black Is Black / Sympathy was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 / Sympathy
6 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 129 / 85.039 Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 79.679Decca 79.679-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 79.679Decca 79.679-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange
- Runout / matrix
85039-A/4Runout side A
85039-B/4Runout side B
Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 79.679Decca 79.679-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow Label
- Runout / matrix
85.039/ASide A
85.039/BSide B
Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 85.039 Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 129-85.039YFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 129 / 85.039 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 79.679 / Decca 79.679-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 79.679 / Decca 79.679-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 79.679 / Decca 79.679-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 85.039 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 79.679 / Decca 85.0397", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | France | Decca 85.0397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Decca 79.6797", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 85.039-Y7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 125/79.679Y / Decca 85.0397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 79.679 / Decca 125/76.679Y7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 79.679 / Decca 125/79.679Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlack Is Black2:57
- BSympathy2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Is Black / Sympathy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Black Is Black / Sympathy are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1996.
When was Black Is Black / Sympathy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Belgium. One of them is Decca 129-85.039Y.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Is Black / Sympathy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 129-85.039Y, 129 / 85.039 Y, 79.679, 85.039 Y) 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 Is Black / Sympathy 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.
