France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Byg Records BYG 529 015
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BYG 529015 ARunout Side A, etched
BYG 529015 BRunout Side B, etched
Aynsley DunbarBlue Wale
Vinyl pressings
Blue Wale
by Aynsley Dunbar · 1971
15 pressings6 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
Blue Wale was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Blue Wale
7 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WS 3010Byg Records WS 3010
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Metronome MLP 15395Byg Records MLP 15395
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BYG 529 015Aside A, Scratch
BYG 529 015BSide B, Scratch
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Byg Records 529 015
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BYG 529 015A
BYG 529 015B
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Byg Records SBYG 529015
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records BYG-102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BY-358-67Side 1 Label
BY-358-68Side 2 Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Byg Records BYG 529 015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15395 / Byg Records MLP 15395First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Byg Records 529 015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Byg Records SBYG 529015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-102First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WS 3010 / Byg Records WS 3010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Charly Records CR 3038 / Bellaphon CR 3038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Charly Records CR 30142LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Charly Records CR 30142LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Ethelion ET 1019LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | Europe | BYG Records BYG 529.015 / Charly Records BYG 529.015LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Charly Records CR 30142LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Charly Records CR 30142LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Charly Records CR 30142LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Willing To Fight6:50
- A2Willie The Pimp16:35
- B1It's Your Turn10:00
- B2Days6:15
- B3Going Home8:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Wale are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Blue Wale are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 2023.
When was Blue Wale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, UK, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Byg Records BYG 529 015.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Wale is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BYG 529 015, WS 3010, MLP 15395, 529 015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BYG 529015 A and BYG 529015 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Wale 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.