US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XPKS-6580
XPKS-6583
Nina SimoneTo Be Young, Gifted, And Black
Vinyl pressings
To Be Young, Gifted, And Black
by Nina Simone · 1969
15 pressings8 countriesSoul-JazzPiano BluesJazzFunk / Soul
To Be Young, Gifted, And Black was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 To Be Young, Gifted, And Black
14 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XPKS-6580-2S - I A1Runout, side A, etched
XPKS-6583--2S I A1Runout, side B, etched
XPKS-6580Label side A
XPKS-6583Label side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
November 14, 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1903
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
XPKM 6580 B1 [ ] ( )A Runout
XPKM 6583 A1 [ ]B Runout
XPKM 6580A Label
XPKM 6583B Label
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1903
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong push out centre
- Runout / matrix
XPKM 6580Label Side A
XPKM 6583Label Side B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1903
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4 prong middle
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.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | RCA Victor 74-0269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | RCA Victor 74 0269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Canada | RCA Victor 74-0269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | RCA Victor 49.628First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | Jamaica | RCA VictorFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 74-0269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1903First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1903First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor 74-0269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor 74-0269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor 74-0269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1903First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor 74 02697", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATo Be Young, Gifted, And Black2:46
- BSave Me3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of To Be Young, Gifted, And Black are there?
15 vinyl pressings of To Be Young, Gifted, And Black are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was To Be Young, Gifted, And Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor 74-0269.
How do I tell if my copy of To Be Young, Gifted, And Black is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74-0269, RCA 1903, 49.628, 74 0269) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XPKS-6580 and XPKS-6583. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is To Be Young, Gifted, And 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.
