UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1713
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2013-1
Big Ben Hawaiian BandBlue Hawaiian Skies
Vinyl pressings
Blue Hawaiian Skies
by Big Ben Hawaiian Band · 1965
11 pressings4 countriesPacificFolkWorld& Country
Blue Hawaiian Skies was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Hawaiian Skies
4 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 3547
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1220-1Side 1
YAX 1221-1Side 2
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33-OSX-1713
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2812-1
New Zealand
1965- Label and catalog number
- World Record Club SLZ 7126
- Format
- LP, Album, 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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Columbia 33-OSX-1713First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | New Zealand | World Record Club SLZ 7126First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | World Record Club LZ 7126 / World Record Club LZ.7126LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1713First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia SCX 3547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Starline SRS 5079 / Starline 1E 048 ○ 04857LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia SOEX 9855LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Columbia SCXO 3547LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Starline SRS 5079 / Starline 1E 048 ○ 04857LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Starline SRS 5079 / Starline 1E 048 ○ 04857LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Fiesta FLPS 1763LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Hawaii
- A2When You Dream About Hawaii
- A3Now Is The Hour
- A4Trade Winds
- A5Blue Tango
- A6Red Sails In The Sunset
- B1Sweet Leilani
- B2Moonlight And Roses
- B3Hawaiian War Chant
- B4Bali Ha 'I
- B5Harbour Lights
- B6Hawaiian Village
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Hawaiian Skies are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Blue Hawaiian Skies are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1971.
When was Blue Hawaiian Skies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia 33SX 1713.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Hawaiian Skies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33SX 1713, SCX 3547, 33-OSX-1713, SLZ 7126) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAX 2013-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Hawaiian Skies 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.