Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20266TELDEC 6.20266 AE
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
6.20 266-01-1
6.20 266-01-2
PattoBlack And White
Vinyl pressings
Black And White
by Patto · 1983
18 pressings10 countriesPop RapSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Black And White was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 And White
8 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.14 011TELDEC 6.14011 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6. 14 011 - 01 - 1 H1Runout A, stamped, "H1" etched
6. 14 011 - 01 - 2 H1Runout B, stamped, "H1" etched
6.14011-01-1Label side A
6.14011-01-2Label side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20266TELDEC 6.20 266
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · White Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
6.20 266 - 01 -1 H1Side A
6.20 266 - 01 -2 H1Side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20278TELDEC 6.20278 TS
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · White Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
6.20 266-01-1
6.20 278-01-2
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20266TELDEC 6.20266 AE
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
6 . 20 266-01-1 V H1Runout side A
6 . 20 266-01-2 H1Runout side B
Austria
1983- Label and catalog number
- GIG Records GIG 111 144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6 , 14 011 - 01 - 1 H1Runout A, stamped/etched
6 , 14 011 - 01 - 2 H1Runout B, stamped/etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Austria | GIG Records GIG 111 144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Austria | GIG Records GIG 111 144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20266 / TELDEC 6.20266 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.14 011 / TELDEC 6.14011 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20266 / TELDEC 6.20 266First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20278 / TELDEC 6.20278 TSFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20266 / TELDEC 6.20266 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Polydor 881 150-1First year12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Finland | K-Tel International (Finland) Oy PAT-157", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Ariola 601 30212", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Full Time Records FTM 3153912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Full Time Records FTM 310437", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Raf Records R.R. 2000212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | TELDEC PAT 112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Polydor 881 150-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlack And White6:25
- BBlack And White (Instr.)5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black And White are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Black And White are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1983 and 1985.
When was Black And White first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, Austria, New Zealand. One of them is TELDEC 6.20266.
How do I tell if my copy of Black And White is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.20266, 6.14 011, 6.20278, GIG 111 144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6.20 266-01-1 and 6.20 266-01-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black And White 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.