Czechoslovakia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Opus 9043 0344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
OD 1244Label A
OD 1245Label B
Los BravosMa Marimba / Black Is Black
Vinyl pressings
Ma Marimba / Black Is Black
by Los Bravos · 1974
13 pressings1 countryPop RockRock
Ma Marimba / Black Is Black 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 Ma Marimba / Black Is Black
4 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Czechoslovakia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Opus 90 43 0344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
OD 1244Label A
OD 1245Label B
Czechoslovakia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Opus 90 43 0344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
OD 1244Label A
OD 1245Label B
Czechoslovakia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Opus 90 43 0344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
OD 1244Label A
OD 1245Label B
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9043 0344First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 90 43 0344First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 90 43 0344First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 90 43 0344First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 90 43 03447", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 90 43 03447", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 90 43 03447", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 90 43 03447", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 90 43 03447", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 90 43 03447", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 90 43 03447", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 90 43 03447", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Czechoslovakia | Opus 9043 0344 / Opus 90 43 03447", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AMa Marimba
- BBlack Is Black
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ma Marimba / Black Is Black are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ma Marimba / Black Is Black are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1974 and 1981.
When was Ma Marimba / Black Is Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Czechoslovakia. One of them is Opus 9043 0344.
How do I tell if my copy of Ma Marimba / Black Is Black is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9043 0344, 90 43 0344) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OD 1244 and OD 1245. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ma Marimba / Black Is Black 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.
