Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rockhouse LPL 8011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CR LPL 8011-A
CR LPL 8011-B
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Vinyl pressings
The Blue Cats
by Blue Cats · 1980
15 pressings7 countriesRockabillyRock
The Blue Cats was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Blue Cats
7 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rockhouse ROCKHOUSE LPL 8011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LPL 8011-A ИCB 876 766
LPL 8011-B ИCB 876 766
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rockhouse LPL 8011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CR LPL 8011-A
LPL 8011-B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Charly Records CR 30204
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
=BOPPIN' BOB= CR 30204A-2 EGZ
-DE LANE LEA- CR 30204B-1 EGZ
Finland
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rockhouse LPL 8011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LPL-8011 A Fx
LPL-8011 B Fx
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Celluloid CEL 6301
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Finland | Rockhouse LPL 8011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Celluloid CEL 6301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Rockhouse 67 577First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Rockhouse LPL 8011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Rockhouse ROCKHOUSE LPL 8011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Rockhouse LPL 8011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Charly Records CR 30204First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Master Records 6.24648 APLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Frog Records BRP 2005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Frog Records BRP 2005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Rockhouse L7 RK222 / Rockhouse L7-RK 222LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Movieplay 15.2140/9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Netherlands | Rockhouse ROCKHOUSE LPL 8011LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Charly Records CR 30204LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Charly Records CR 30204LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Just Go Wild Over Rock 'N' Roll1:45
- A2I'm Gonna Die2:50
- A3Pretty Pretty Baby2:20
- A4I Dreamed You Left Me1:45
- A5Southbound Blues2:25
- A6Boogie Up Roar2:36
- A7Five Days Five Days2:25
- A8I'm Driving Home2:00
- B1Teenage Party2:10
- B2Sweet Love On My Mind2:10
- B3Caldonia2:25
- B4I Sure Miss You3:05
- B5Jumpin' Little Mama1:58
- B6Juke Joint Jem1:52
- B7Sure-Fire Way2:08
- B8Goofin' Around2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Blue Cats are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Blue Cats are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1990.
When was The Blue Cats first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Netherlands, UK, Finland, France. One of them is Rockhouse LPL 8011.
How do I tell if my copy of The Blue Cats is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPL 8011, ROCKHOUSE LPL 8011, CR 30204, CEL 6301) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR LPL 8011-A and CR LPL 8011-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Blue Cats 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.