US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VA-809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Buffy Sainte-MarieSoldier Blue / It's Time For You To Go
Vinyl pressings
Soldier Blue / It's Time For You To Go
by Buffy Sainte-Marie · 1970
15 pressings10 countriesBluesFolkWorld& Country
Soldier Blue / It's Time For You To Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Soldier Blue / It's Time For You To Go
5 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Astor A 7193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A-7193-A fhSide A runout etched
A-7193-B fhSide B runout etched
Israel
1970- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VA-809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Norway
1970- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VA-809Vanguard Va-809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VA 809ASide A
VA 809 BSide B
VA 809-ALabel side A
VA 809-BLabel side B
Scandinavia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VA-809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VA 809 AA side runout, stamped
VA 809 BB side runout, stamped
VA-809-AA side label
VA-809-BB side 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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Astor A 7193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Israel | Vanguard VA-809First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Norway | Vanguard VA-809 / Vanguard Va-809First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Vanguard VA-809First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Vanguard VA-809First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Vanguard 1 C006-92 291 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Vanguard 1 C 006-92 291 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Italy | Vanguard VA 37010 / Vanguard VA 37.0107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Vanguard VA 37.0107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Vanguard VA 37.010 / Vanguard VA 370107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Vanguard HIT-18437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Vanguard HIT-18437", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | Vanguard HIT-18437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | Trutone TOS 8347", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Vanguard VRS 351167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASoldier Blue3:33
- BUntil It's Time For You To Go2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soldier Blue / It's Time For You To Go are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Soldier Blue / It's Time For You To Go are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was Soldier Blue / It's Time For You To Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Israel, Norway and more. One of them is Vanguard VA-809.
How do I tell if my copy of Soldier Blue / It's Time For You To Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VA-809, A 7193) 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 Soldier Blue / It's Time For You To Go 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.
