UK
October 4, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1
- Format
- 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Black print, black vinyl
- Runout / matrix
PB1 A2 MPO RAM@CURVEPUSHERSide A runout
PB1 B2 MPOSide B runout
Polar BearBlack And White
Vinyl pressings
Black And White
by Polar Bear · 2013
14 pressings1 countryAbstractExperimentalElectronicJazz
Black And White was first pressed on vinyl in 2013. 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
14 pressings came out in 2013, the album's first year. 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
October 4, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1
- Format
- 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Blue print, black vinyl
- Runout / matrix
PB1 A2 MPO RAM@CURVEPUSHERSide A runout
PB1 B2 MPOSide B runout
UK
October 4, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1
- Format
- 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Red print, black vinyl
- Runout / matrix
PB1 A2 MPO RAM@CURVEPUSHERSide A runout
PB1 B2 MPOSide B runout
UK
October 4, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1
- Format
- 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Yellow print, black vinyl
- Runout / matrix
PB1 A2 MPO RAM@CURVEPUSHERSide A runout
PB1 B2 MPOSide B runout
UK
October 4, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1
- Format
- 10", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Yellow print, white vinyl
- Runout / matrix
PB1 A2 MPO RAM@CURVEPUSHERSide A runout
PB1 B2 MPOSide B runout
UK
October 4, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1
- Format
- 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Black print, white vinyl
- Runout / matrix
PB1 A2 MPO RAM@CURVEPUSHERSide A runout
PB1 B2 MPOSide B runout
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.
2010s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2013 | UK | Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- APolar Bear Side A13:50
- BPolar Bear Side B4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black And White are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Black And White are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Black And White first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2013, in UK. One of them is Not On Label (Polar Bear (3) Self-released) PB1, released October 4, 2013.
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 PB1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PB1 A2 MPO RAM@CURVEPUSHER and PB1 B2 MPO. 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.