Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SDL 10240
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Bye Bye Blues
by Brenda Lee · 1965
21 pressings10 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Bye Bye Blues 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 Bye Bye Blues
1 pressing came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Japan | Decca SDL 10240First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records SDL 931,919LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Decca DL 4755LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Mexico | Decca LPI-075 / Orfeon LPI-075LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca DA 116LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick STA 8649LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick STA 8649 / Brunswick LAT.8649LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4755LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 74755LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4755LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4755LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 74755LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 74755LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 74755LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Venezuela | Decca DL 4755LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1A Taste Of Honey2:49
- A2The Good Life2:59
- A3Flowers On The Wall2:14
- A4The Shadow Of Your Smile (Love Theme From "The Sandpiper")2:10
- A5Remember When (We Made These Memories)2:22
- A6Softly, As I Leave You2:40
- B1Bye Bye Blues2:17
- B2Make The World Go Away2:30
- B3September In The Rain2:30
- B4Rusty Bells2:26
- B5What A Diff'rence A Day Made2:23
- B6Yesterday3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bye Bye Blues are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Bye Bye Blues are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1965 and 1968.
When was Bye Bye Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Japan. One of them is Decca SDL 10240.
How do I tell if my copy of Bye Bye Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SDL 10240) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bye Bye Blues 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.
