US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2960
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-2960 LW1Runout A
BS-2-2960 LW1Runout B
Richard PryorBicentennial Nigger
Vinyl pressings
Bicentennial Nigger
by Richard Pryor · 1976
14 pressings2 countriesComedyNon-Music
Bicentennial Nigger was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Bicentennial Nigger
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 2 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2960
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-2960 WW1 #6 ─◁Side A runout, variant 1
BS-2-2960 WW2 ─◁Side B runout, variant 1
BS-1-2960 WW1 #4 ─◁Side A runout, variant 2
BS-2-2960 WW1 ─◁Side B runout, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2960
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-2960 P3Side A runout variant 1
BS-2-2960 P3Side B runout variant 1
BS-1-2960 P1Side A runout variant 2
BS-2-2960 P3Side B runout variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2960
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-2960 JW 3 Sub #1 0[Variant 1] Side A runout
BS-2-2960 JW 3 #4 0[Variant 1] Side B runout
BS-1-2960 JW 3 #2 0[Variant 2] Side A runout
BS-2-2960 JW 2 #1 0[Variant 2] Side B runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2960
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 BS-1-2960 SM2 ZSRunout A
S BS-2-2960 SM2 S1 A9Runout B
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2960
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2960First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2960First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2960First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2960First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2960First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2960First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2960LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2960LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3114LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3114LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Hillbilly2:12
- A2Black & White Women4:03
- A3Our Gang2:43
- A4Bicentennial Prayer6:40
- B1Black Hollywood5:18
- B2Mudbone Goes To Hollywood10:09
- B3Chinese Restaurant1:02
- B4Acid4:52
- B5Bicentennial Nigger2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bicentennial Nigger are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Bicentennial Nigger are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Bicentennial Nigger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Canada. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BS 2960.
How do I tell if my copy of Bicentennial Nigger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 2960) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BS-1-2960 LW1 and BS-2-2960 LW1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bicentennial Nigger 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.
