Sweden
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4E 062-35120
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
062 35120 A 2 Made in Germany 5 20 062 35 120 ASide A runout
062 35120 B 1 Made in Germany 5 20 35120-BSide B runout
Björn Skifs & BlåblusOut Of The Blue
Vinyl pressings
Out Of The Blue
by Björn Skifs & Blåblus · 1974
14 pressings8 countriesPop RockClassic RockFunkRock
Out Of The Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Out Of The Blue
3 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Sweden
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4E 062-35120
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
062-35120-ARunout etched A side
062 35120 - B2Runout etched B side
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 056-35 120
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold sleeve
- Runout / matrix
35 120 A-1Runout, side A
35 120 B-1Runout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | EMI 1C 056-35 120First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Sweden | EMI 4E 062-35120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Sweden | EMI 4E 062-35120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | EMI EMC 2528LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | EMI ST-11346LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | EMI EMS-80197LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | EMI EMS-80197LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | EMI EMC108LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Sweden | EMI 4 E 062-35185LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Sweden | EMI 4 E 062-35185LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11346LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11346LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | EMI 4 E 062-35120 / EMI 4E 062-35120LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | EMI EMIs 7432LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Out Of The Blue3:58
- A2Why Don't You Go Your Way3:47
- A3The Devil Made Me Do It5:03
- A4I Used To Love This City3:28
- A5I'm Wonderin'3:20
- B1Doctor Rock 'N' Roll2:28
- B2Don't Be Fooled By The Name3:52
- B3Flashback3:30
- B4(You've Got To) Tell It Like It Is5:18
- B5I Didn't Sing In The New York Subway3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Out Of The Blue are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Out Of The Blue are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Out Of The Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Sweden, Germany. One of them is EMI 4E 062-35120.
How do I tell if my copy of Out Of The Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4E 062-35120, 1C 056-35 120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 062 35120 A 2 Made in Germany 5 20 062 35 120 A and 062 35120 B 1 Made in Germany 5 20 35120-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Out Of The 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.