Netherlands
1960- Label and catalog number
- CNR UH 9384
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The SkyrocketsBlack Eyes Rock / Johnny On His Strings
Vinyl pressings
Black Eyes Rock / Johnny On His Strings
by The Skyrockets · 1960
10 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRock
Black Eyes Rock / Johnny On His Strings was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Eyes Rock / Johnny On His Strings
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Netherlands | CNR UH 9384First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 93847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 93847", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Felsted 45-86137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Felsted 45-8613-V7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | London Records 45-GL 70327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | CNR UH 93847", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9.5.2367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Denmark | Sonet T 71377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | CNR UH93847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlack Eyes Rock
- BJohnny On His Strings
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Eyes Rock / Johnny On His Strings are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Black Eyes Rock / Johnny On His Strings are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1963.
When was Black Eyes Rock / Johnny On His Strings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Netherlands. One of them is CNR UH 9384.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Eyes Rock / Johnny On His Strings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UH 9384) 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 Eyes Rock / Johnny On His Strings 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.