US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 37156
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o AL-37156-1E SI COUMBIA NY B 14Side A runout
o BL-37156-1E S I COUMBIA NY B 3Side B runout
AL 37156Side A label
BL 37156Side B label
ManhattansBlack Tie
Vinyl pressings
Black Tie
by Manhattans · 1981
14 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Black Tie was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Tie
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 37156
- Format
- LP, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
AL 37156-1E S1 COLUMBIA NYSide 1 etched
BL 37175 1G STERLINGSide 2 etched
Japan
July 7, 1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 25AP 2046
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237663
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 37156
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · CX Encoded
- Runout / matrix
P AL-37156-1AB CXRunout, Side A
P BL-37156-1AC CXRunout, Side B
AL 37156Center label, Side A
BL 37156Center label, side B
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS 14-1513
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | CBS SBP 237663First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Australia | CBS SBP 237663First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Columbia FC 37156First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Colombia | CBS 14-1513First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBS 84947First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2046First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237663First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2656First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS S 84947First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Columbia FC 37156First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Columbia FC 37156First yearLP, Mispress | LP, Mispress |
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | CBS STR 30020LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia PC 37156LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Just One Moment Away4:29
- A2You Stand Out4:12
- A3Let Your Love Come Down4:44
- A4Honey, Honey3:46
- A5When You See Me Laughing3:40
- B1I Wanta Thank You3:50
- B2Deep Water3:35
- B3Just Can't Seem To Get Next To You3:33
- B4I Was Made For You4:11
- B5When I Leave Tomorrow4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Tie are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Black Tie are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1984.
When was Black Tie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Japan, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia FC 37156.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Tie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 37156, 25AP 2046, SBP 237663, 14-1513) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o AL-37156-1E SI COUMBIA NY B 14 and o BL-37156-1E S I COUMBIA NY B 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Tie 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.
