UK
November 4, 1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2369
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Black Or White
by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel · 1975
16 pressings11 countriesGlamRock
Black Or White was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Or White
15 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
November 4, 1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2369
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2369
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2369 A DJ G BlairsSide A runout, stamped / etched
5 7 LPFBSide B runout, stamped
UK
November 7, 1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2369
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2369 A - DJ - 1 G 1 Blair’sSide A, stamped, edged
EMI 2369 B - 1 G 1Side B, stamped
UK
November 7, 1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2369A-DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2369 A - DJ - 1 G 1 BLAIR’SSide A, stamped, edged
EMI 2369 A - 1 G 1Side B, stamped
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4C006-05991
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C006-05991-A FPRun-out side A, etched
C006-05991-A FPRun-out side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | EMI 4C006-05991First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Finland | EMI 5E 006-05991First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-05 991First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-05 9917", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Ireland | EMI EMI 2369First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-05991First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-05 991 / EMI 5C 006-05991First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 2369First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4096First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Switzerland | EMI 3E 006-05.991 / EMI 2369First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | EMI EMI 2369First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1975 | Japan | EMI EMR-10914First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | EMI EMI 2369First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | EMI EMI 2369First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | EMI EMI 2369First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABlack Or White
- BMad, Mad Moonlight (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Or White are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Black Or White are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Black Or White first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Belgium, Finland, Germany and more. One of them is EMI EMI 2369, released November 4, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Or White is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 2369, EMI 2369A-DJ, 4C006-05991, 5E 006-05991) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Or 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.
