US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1714 GF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1714-GF-A-66883-15A SJ#08A-Side Runout Etching
1714-GF-B-66884-15A SJ#08B-Side Runout Etching
66883A-Side Label
66884B-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Ebony Eyes
by Rick James · 1983
18 pressings9 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Ebony Eyes 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 Ebony Eyes
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1714GF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1714GF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1714GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1714-GF-A-66883-15A [ST in script] #08A Side, runout, etched
1714-GF-B-66884-15A [ST in script] #08B Side, runout, etched
66883A Side, label
66884B Side, label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1714GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1714GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Friend variant
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 | Canada | Gordy G 1714XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Motown 1714GFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Motown ZB 64304First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Gordy TMGT 1327First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 1714 GFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 1714GFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 1714GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 1714GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 1714GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 1714GFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 1714GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Brazil | Motown 1018288 / Motown 101.82887", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Gordy ZB 613317", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIPX-17507", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIPX-17507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AEbony Eyes3:56
- B1,2,3 (You Her And Me)4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ebony Eyes are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Ebony Eyes are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Ebony Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Canada, Jamaica and more. One of them is Gordy 1714 GF.
How do I tell if my copy of Ebony Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1714 GF, 1714GF, TMGT 1327, G 1714X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1714-GF-A-66883-15A SJ#08 and 1714-GF-B-66884-15A SJ#08. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ebony Eyes 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.
