US
1978- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TK-1026-A SSE Ⓡ 51704Runout area side A
SSE TK-1026-B Ⓡ 51695Runout area side B
TK-1026-ALabel side A
TK-1026-BLabel side B
The Sunshine BandBlack Water Gold
Vinyl pressings
Black Water Gold
by The Sunshine Band · 1978
12 pressings6 countriesDiscoInstrumentalElectronicFunk / Soul
Black Water Gold was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Water Gold
11 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records TK 1026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TK 1026 AA side label
TK 1026 BB side label
TK-1026-A (SSE) Ⓡ tuloA side etching
(SSE) Ⓡ TK-1026-B tuloB side etching
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records TK 1026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TK1026-A1 SSℇ (circle) 1-1 PRCRunout, side A
TK-1026-B-1 1-1 PRC SSℇ (circle)Runout, side B
T.K. 1026-ALabel A
T.K. 1026-BLabel B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TK-1026-A (ssℇ) (R) 104/25Runout, side A
(ssℇ) TK 1026-B 104/25-XRunout, side B
TK-1026-ALabel A
TK-1026-BLabel B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records TK 1026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records K4-2008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TK1026ALabel Side A
TK1026BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | T.K. Records K4-2008First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | T.K. Records TKR 6036First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | T.K. Records JC 112First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1978 | Jamaica | T.K. Records TK 1026First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | T.K. Records TK 1026First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | T.K. Records TKR 6036First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | T.K. Records 1026First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | T.K. Records TK 1026First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | T.K. Records TK 1026First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | T.K. Records TK 1026First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | T.K. Records 1026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS BA 2224207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlack Water Gold3:11
- BBlack Water Gold (Pt. 2)1:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Water Gold are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Black Water Gold are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Black Water Gold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada, Italy, Jamaica and more. One of them is T.K. Records 1026.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Water Gold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1026, TK 1026, K4-2008, TKR 6036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TK-1026-A SSE Ⓡ 51704 and SSE TK-1026-B Ⓡ 51695. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Water Gold 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.
