Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 325-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
884 325 1 1M 1 670 03 111Runout Groove A
884 325 1 2M 1 670 03 111Runout Groove B
884 325-1.1Label A
884 325-1.2Label B
ABCOcean Blue
Vinyl pressings
Ocean Blue
by ABC · 1985
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Ocean Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Ocean Blue
6 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Neutron Records NTXDJ 110
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Ireland
1985- Label and catalog number
- Neutron Records NT 110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 325-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
884 325 7 1W 1 670 03Runout side A
884 325 7 2W 1 670 03Runout side B
Philippines
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER-24-777
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Portugal
1985- Label and catalog number
- Neutron Records 884 325-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Mercury 884 325-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Neutron Records NT 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Mercury 884 325-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Neutron Records 884 325-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Neutron Records NTXDJ 110First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Neutron Records NTD 110, NT 110, NTE 1107", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | UK | Neutron Records NT 110 / Neutron Records NT 1017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Neutron Records NTX 11012", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Neutron Records NT 1107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Neutron Records NT 1107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ocean Blue (Atlantic Mix)5:12
- A2Tower Of London (Instrumental)3:36
- B1Be Near Me (Ecstasy Mix)4:43
- B2Ocean Blue (Pacific Mix)3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ocean Blue are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ocean Blue are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Ocean Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, Ireland, Netherlands and more. One of them is Mercury 884 325-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Ocean Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 884 325-1, NTXDJ 110, NT 110, 884 325-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 884 325 1 1M 1 670 03 111 and 884 325 1 2M 1 670 03 111. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ocean Blue 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.
