US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4910
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · A-Goldisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 4910-A-MON.2 25599Side A runout
A&M SP 4910-B-MON.1 Δ-25599-XSide B runout
(SP-04910-A)Side A Label
(SP-04910-B)Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Black Tiger
by Y & T · 1982
17 pressings9 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Black Tiger was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Tiger
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4910
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · R-Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP4910-A-RCA-1Side A runout, variant 1
A&M SP4910-B-RCA-1Side B runout, variant 1
A&M SP4910-A-RCA-1 I A1ESide A runout, variant 2
A&M SP4910-B-RCA-1 I A1ESide B runout, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4910
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · C-Monarch pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP4910-A-MON.2 25599Side A runout
A&M SP4910-B-MON2 Δ-25599-XSide B runout
SP-04910-ALabel, side A
SP-04910-BLabel, side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64910
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 64910 A1 ⋀Side A runout
AMLH 64910 B1 ⋀Side B runout
AMLH 64910-ASide A label
AMLH 64910-BSide B label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64910
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 37941 (SP-4910)
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 4910-A-MON.2Side A Etched
A&M SP 4910-B-MON.2 Δ-25599-XSide B Etched
(SP-04910-A)Side A Label
(SP-04910-B)Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | A&M Records L 37941 (SP-4910)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records SP-04910First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64910First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28055First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28055LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMLH 64910First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64910First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64910First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-4910First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-4910First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-4910First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 64910LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | A&M Records SP-04910LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 394 910-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 394 910-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | A&M Records SP-4910LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1From The Moon0:42
- A2Open Fire4:09
- A3Don't Wanna Lose4:07
- A4Hell Or High Water3:44
- A5Forever5:45
- B1Black Tiger4:19
- B2Barroom Boogie4:21
- B3My Way Or The Highway4:44
- B4Winds Of Change6:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Tiger are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Black Tiger are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 1987.
When was Black Tiger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4910.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Tiger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4910, AMLH 64910, L 37941 (SP-4910), SP-04910) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M SP 4910-A-MON.2 25599 and A&M SP 4910-B-MON.1 Δ-25599-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Tiger 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.
