US
July 1977- Label and catalog number
- Black Vinyl Records S-51477
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SHOES S 51477-A OAK MASTERING LAB.A runout etching
SHOES S-51477-B OAK MASTERING LAB.B runout etching
ShoesBlack Vinyl Shoes
Vinyl pressings
Black Vinyl Shoes
by Shoes · 1977
10 pressings4 countriesPower PopRock
Black Vinyl Shoes was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Vinyl Shoes
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Black Vinyl Records S-51477First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | PVC Records PVC 7904LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Sire SRK 6075LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Sire SRK 6075LP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Line Records LLP 5130 ASLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Spain | Wah Wah Records WDLX004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Black Vinyl Records S-51477 / JR NJR-LP-003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | US | Numero Group JR.-003LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | PVC Records PVC 7904LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Numero Group 1203 / JR JRLP003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Boys Don't Lie1:58
- A2Do You Wanna Get Lucky?3:08
- A3She'll Disappear2:44
- A4Tragedy3:19
- A5Writing A Postcard2:40
- A6Not Me2:23
- A7Someone Finer1:44
- A8Capital Gain2:46
- B1Fatal2:41
- B2Running Start2:50
- B3Okay2:28
- B4It Really Hurts2:51
- B5Fire For Awhile2:43
- B6If You'd Stay3:02
- B7Nowhere So Fast2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Vinyl Shoes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Black Vinyl Shoes are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1977 and 2012.
When was Black Vinyl Shoes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US. One of them is Black Vinyl Records S-51477, released July 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Vinyl Shoes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-51477) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHOES S 51477-A OAK MASTERING LAB. and SHOES S-51477-B OAK MASTERING LAB.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Vinyl Shoes 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.
