UK
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 325
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
PT 325 A1 ASide A, stamped
PT 325 B1 ASide B, stamped
1448 xSide A, label
1449 xSide B, label
The EqualsBlack Skin Blue Eyed Boys
Vinyl pressings
Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys
by The Equals · 1970
32 pressings21 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Skin Blue Eyed Boys
17 pressings came out in 1970, 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 1970- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 325
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
PT 325 A1 ΛRunout A, stamped
PT 325 B1 ΛRunout B, stamped
1448 xLabel A
1449 xLabel B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 325
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
PT 325 A1Side A Stamped
PT 325 B1Side B Stamped
1448 xSide A Label
1449 xSide B Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Shout S 247
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
S-10200-RE-3AA-Side Runout
W -10201-1DB-Side Runout
TIIIBoth Sides, Etched Runout
W-10200A-Side Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Shout S 247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
S 10200 RELabel, side A
W-10201Label, side B
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT-9398
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | President Records PT-9398First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | President Records 6102 203First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Canada | AME Records AME 100XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Denmark | President Records PT 325First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | Germany | President Records 14 791 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | President Records 14 791 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 477First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | President Records APT/325 / President Records PT/325First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | President Records APT/325First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1970 | Italy | President Records PT/325First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | President Records PT 325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | President Records PT 325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | President Records PT 325First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Shout S 247First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | US | Shout S 247First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | Victoria VIC-3812", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | CID CID-CS 55297", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Fontana 6108 0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Stateside W-102007", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Lebanon | Stateside CSS 113277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Turkey | Stateside TSS 40777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlack Skin Blue Eyed Boys2:50
- BAin't Got Nothing To Give You4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1970 and 1982.
When was Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is President Records PT 325, released November 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 325, S 247, PT-9398, 6102 203) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PT 325 A1 A and PT 325 B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys 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.
