US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-832S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M6-832S-1-E5RS-7576-1 1-03B#13Runout area A-side [etched]
M683S1-E5RS-7577-2 RE-1 2-03A#13Runout area B-side [etched]
E5RS-7576-1Label A-side
E5RS-7577-2Label B-side
Vinyl pressings
The Bitch Is Black
by Yvonne Fair · 1975
24 pressings15 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
The Bitch Is Black was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 The Bitch Is Black
17 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-832S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RCA Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M6-832S-1-E5RS- 7576 - 1- 03B H
M6-83S-1-E5RS- 7577 - 2 RC - 1 2-03A H
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-832S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M6-832S1-E5RS-7576-1 1-03A #12 /H̸Runout A
M683S1-E5RS-2 RE-1 2-03B E5RS-7577-2-RE-1-2-03B # 12 /H̸Runout B
E5RS-7576-1Label A
E5RS-7577-2Label B
UK
November 1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STML 12008Tamla Motown 0C 062 ◦ 96603
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STML 12008 A-1 A 1Runout stamped Side A
STML 12008 B-1 A 1Runout stamped Side B
HTM.Runout etched Side A
HTMRunout etched Side B
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STMLO-10125
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- Top Tape M6-832Motown M6-832
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M6-832S-1-E5RS-7576-1 1-03B#13Runout area A-side [etched]
M683S1-E5RS-7577-2 RE-1 2-03A#13Runout area B-side [etched]
E5RS-7576-1Label A-side
E5RS-7577-2Label B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO-10125First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Tamla Motown STLO.10125 / Tamla Motown STMLO-10125LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Brazil | Top Tape M6-832 / Motown M6-832First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown M 832 VI / Motown M 832V1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown M 832 VI / Motown M 832V1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 066 96603First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 062-96 603 / EMI Electrola 1C 062-96 603First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Israel | Tamla Motown M6-832S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM-ST 60108 / Tamla Motown TSM ST 60108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown M6-832S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6220 / Tamla Motown SMOT-6102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6220 / Tamla Motown SMOT-6102First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-96603First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Turkey | Tamla Motown M6-832S1 / Tamla Motown 669First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Motown M6-832S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On3:05
- A2It Should Have Been Me3:04
- A3Stay A Little Longer3:30
- A4It's Bad For Me To See You3:31
- A5Tell Me Something Good3:30
- B1Let Your Hair Down4:23
- B2Love Ain't No Toy3:23
- B3I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)3:18
- B4Walk Out The Door If You Wanna2:17
- B5You Can't Judge A Book By It's Cover2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bitch Is Black are there?
24 vinyl pressings of The Bitch Is Black are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was The Bitch Is Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Motown M6-832S1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bitch Is Black is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M6-832S1, STML 12008, STMLO-10125, M6-832) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M6-832S-1-E5RS-7576-1 1-03B#13 and M683S1-E5RS-7577-2 RE-1 2-03A#13. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bitch Is Black 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.