UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 27Record Shack Records SOHOT 27
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT - 27-A. DAMONT G MT.Etched runout, side A
SOHOT - 27-B. DAMONT T MT.Etched runout, side B
Miquel BrownBlack Leather
Vinyl pressings
Black Leather
by Miquel Brown · 1984
15 pressings7 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Black Leather was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Leather
15 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 27
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 27
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 27Record Shack Records SOHOT 27
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT - 27 - AA Side Run Out
SOHOT - 27 - B DAMONTB Side Run Out
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 601 560Record Shack Records 601 560
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 601560 A-1/84S I IRunout side A, stamped
DM 601560 B-1/84S I IRunout side B, stamped
S 601 560 ALabel side A
S 601 560 BLabel side B
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 106 932Record Shack Records 106 932
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 106932 A-1/84S II IIRunout side A. variant 1
DM 106932 B-1/84S II IIRunout side B. variant 1
DM 106932 A-1/84S IIRunout side A, variant 2
DM 106932 B-1/84S IIRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Ariola 601 560 / Record Shack Records 601 560First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Ariola 106 932 / Record Shack Records 106 932First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Finland | Record Shack Records SOHOT 27First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 12.1249First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 12.1249First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Break Records 308471First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Break Records 8471First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Record Shack Records SOHO 27First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Record Shack Records RSX 112First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 27 / Record Shack Records SOHOT 27First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHO 27First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 27First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 27 / Record Shack Records SOHOT 27First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlack Leather7:42
- BSunny Day5:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Leather are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Black Leather are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Black Leather first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, Finland, France and more. One of them is Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 27.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Leather is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOHO(T) 27, SOHO 27, SOHOT 27, 601 560) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SOHOT - 27-A. DAMONT G MT. and SOHOT - 27-B. DAMONT T MT.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Leather 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.
