UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45445
- Format
- 7"
Carl DouglasBlue Eyed Soul
Vinyl pressings
Blue Eyed Soul
by Carl Douglas · 1974
13 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / SoulPop
Blue Eyed Soul 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 Blue Eyed Soul
9 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45445
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-2179-AS AZRunout, A-side, etched
M-2179-BS AZRunout, B-side, etched
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45445
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
†7N 45445-A†Label side A
†7N 45445-B†Label side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M-2179-AM-1B Az sA-Side Runout Etching
M-2179-AS-1B Az ssB-Side Runout Etching
M-2179-AMA-Side Label
M-2179-ASB-Side Label
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Astor AP-1866
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Astor AP-1866First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Pye Records 45445First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Denmark | Pye Records 7N 45445First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Dawn DNS 5010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records 7N 45445First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records 7N 45445First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records 7N 45445First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2179First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Pye Records 45. PY. 12 0487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Pye Records 13 867 AT7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Kenya | Pye Records 7N-454457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Pye Records 7N-454457", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABlue Eyed Soul (Part 1)
- BBlue Eyed Soul (Part 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Eyed Soul are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Blue Eyed Soul are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Blue Eyed Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Pye Records 7N 45445.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Eyed Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7N 45445, TC-2179, AP-1866, 45445) 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 Blue Eyed Soul 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.
