US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Critique CR 8528
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CR-8528-AS Sterling HUBSIDE 1
CR-8528-BS Sterling HUBSIDE 2
NewCity RockersBlack Dog
Vinyl pressings
Black Dog
by NewCity Rockers · 1987
14 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Black Dog was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Dog
14 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Critique 0-96771
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Critique 7-99451
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-CR-51528-SPLabel Side A
ST-CR-51697-SPLabel Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Critique PR 2009
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRC S̶T̶-̶P̶R̶-̶5̶1̶5̶2̶9̶-̶1̶ 1-1 ST-DM-51529-1 STERLINGRunout etched side A, (SRC logo) & STERLING stamped
SRC S̶T̶-̶P̶R̶-̶5̶1̶5̶2̶8̶-̶1̶ 1-1 ST-DM-51528-1 STERLINGRunout etched side B, (SRC logo) & STERLING stamped
ST-PR-51529-SPSide A label
ST-PR-51528-SPSide B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Critique PR 2008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · SP pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-CR-51528-SPLabels
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Critique CR 728DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Critique 79 94517First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2225First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Global Records And Tapes 609 122-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Global Records And Tapes 109 122 / Global Records And Tapes 109 122-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Vogue 312072First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Vogue 102 203First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | South Africa | Gresham Records DGS 466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Critique CR 8528First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Critique PR 2009First year12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Critique PR 2008First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Critique CR 728DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1987 | US | Critique 0-96771First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Critique 7-99451First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-237First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABlack Dog (Long Rock Mix)6:11
- BBlack Dog (Radio Edit)3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Dog are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Black Dog are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Black Dog first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Japan, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Critique CR 8528.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Dog is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 8528, 0-96771, 7-99451, PR 2009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR-8528-AS Sterling HUB and CR-8528-BS Sterling HUB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Dog 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.