Italy
2001- Label and catalog number
- Direction Records 671847 6
- Format
- 12"
WatkinsBlack A.M.
Vinyl pressings
Black A.M.
by Watkins · 2001
14 pressings3 countriesProgressive HouseElectronic
Black A.M. was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 A.M.
8 pressings came out in 2001, the album's first year, in 2 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
2001- Label and catalog number
- Direction Records XPR2761
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Direction Records JDWAT01
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Promo
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Direction Records SAMPMS 10540
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Shaboom Records 1AM
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Direction Records XPR2756B
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
1AM-A CP@SONY 33 ma
1AM-B 33 ma
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Italy | Direction Records 671847 6First year12" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Direction Records XPR2761First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Direction Records JDWAT01First year12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Direction Records SAMPMS 10540First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Shaboom Records 1AMFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Direction Records XPR2756BFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Direction Records XPR2756First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Direction Records JDWAT01First year12", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Direction Records 672851 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Direction Records XPR354812", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | US | Shaboom America SHABAM00212" | 12" |
| 2003 | US | Shaboom America SHABAM00312" | 12" |
| 2003 | US | Shaboom America SHABAM00312", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | US | Shaboom America SHABAM00212", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Black A.M. (Original 12" Edit)
- A2Black A.M. (WOSP 12" Edit)
- B1Black A.M. (King Unique Dirty Dub)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black A.M. are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Black A.M. are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2001 and 2003.
When was Black A.M. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in Italy, UK. One of them is Direction Records 671847 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Black A.M. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 671847 6, XPR2761, JDWAT01, SAMPMS 10540) 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 A.M. 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.