Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 553
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2391 553 S 1 320Side A, stamped
2391 553 S 2 320Side B, stamped
2391 553 S 1 320 E 1Side A, stamped
2391 553 S 2 320 E 1Side B, stamped
Pat TraversBlack Pearl
Vinyl pressings
Black Pearl
by Pat Travers · 1982
15 pressings8 countriesBlues RockRock & RollRock
Black Pearl was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Pearl
13 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6361Polydor 2391 553
- Format
- LP, Album · 72
- Runout / matrix
PDI-6361-AS-PRC·C-2-1 "DON'T TELL ME - - - Criteria MFSide A
PDI-6361-BS-PRC-C-2-1 - - - WHAT TO DO" Criteria MFSide B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6361
- Format
- LP, Album · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PDI-6361-AS-HRM "DON'T TELL ME.... Criteria MF A-3 ↔A Side Etch, except Criteria Stamp, variant 1
PDI-6361-BS-HRM ---WHAT TO DO" Criteria MF A-1 ↔B Side Etch, except Criteria Stamp, variant 1
PDI-6361-AS-HRM "DON'T TELL ME...." Criteria MF A-1 ↔A Side Etch, except Criteria Stamp, variant 2
PDI-6361-BS-HRM ---WHAT TO DO" Criteria MF A-2 ↔B Side Etch, except Criteria Stamp, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6361
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 26
- Runout / matrix
PDI-6361 AS-PRC·C-2-1 "Don't Tell Me--- CriteriaRunout side A etched, [Criteria logo] stamped, variant 1
PDI-6361 BS-PRC·C-2-1 ---What To Do" CriteriaRunout side B etched, [Criteria logo] stamped, variant 1
PDI-6361-AS-PRC·C-2-1 "Don't Tell Me--- Criteria MF -18-Runout side A etched, [-18-] mirrored, [Criteria logo] stamped, variant 2
PDI-6361-BS-PRC-C-2-1 -17- ---What To Do" Criteria MFRunout side B etched, [-17-] mirrored, [Criteria logo] stamped, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 553
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6361 AS PRC RZ3 Don’t Tell MeSide 1
PD-1-6361 BS PRC R1 —What To DoSide 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6361
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PDI-6361-AS-HRM "DONT TELL ME..."⋐riteriɑ MF -1 <->SIDE A
PDI-6361-BS-HRM "---WHAT TO DO" ⋐riteriɑ MF -1 <->SIDE B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6361First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2391 553First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2391 553First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16448 / Polydor 2391 553First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2391 553First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Polydor POLY 5601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD-1-6361 / Polydor 2391 553First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD-1-6361First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD-1-6361LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD-1-6361First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Polydor 2391 553First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD-1-6361First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD-1-6361LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0234First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 28MM0234First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1I La La La Love You3:40
- A2I'd Rather See You Dead4:14
- A3Stand Up4:30
- A4Who'll Take The Fall4:17
- A5The Fifth3:27
- B1Misty Morning5:06
- B2Can't Stop The Heartaches5:11
- B3Amgwanna Kick Booty3:27
- B4Rockin'5:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Pearl are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Black Pearl are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Black Pearl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, US, Japan, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 2391 553.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Pearl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2391 553, PD-1-6361, 28MM 0234, LPR 16448) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2391 553 S 1 320 and 2391 553 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Pearl 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.
