UK
May 1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLS 10192London American Recordings HLS 10192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSY 1262Side A label
MSY 1634Side B label
Carl PerkinsBlue Suede Shoes
Vinyl pressings
Blue Suede Shoes
by Carl Perkins · 1968
15 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Blue Suede Shoes was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Suede Shoes
7 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
UK
May 1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLS 10192London American Recordings HLS 10192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Alternative label
- Runout / matrix
MSY 1262Side A label
MSY 1634Side B label
UK
May 3, 1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLS 10192London American Recordings HLS 10192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
South Africa
1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records PD 9352
- Format
- 7", Single
Spain
1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records ME 437
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Sweden
1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLS 10192London American Recordings HLS 10192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSY-1262-T2-1C H JT 1Side A runout
MSY-1634-T2-2C U JT 1Side B runout
MSY 1262Side A label, inverted
MSY 1634Side B label, inverted
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | South Africa | London Records PD 9352First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | Spain | London Records ME 437First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Spain | London Records ME 437 / Discos London ME 437First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | Sweden | London Records HLS 10192 / London American Recordings HLS 10192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | London Records HLS 10192 / London American Recordings HLS 10192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | London Records HLS 10192 / London American Recordings HLS 10192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | London Records HLS 10192 / London American Recordings HLS 10192First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | UK | Charly Records CS 10147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Charly Records CYS 10147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Charly Records CYS 10147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Denmark | All Round Trading PR 0327", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | Denmark | All Round Trading PR 0327", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1987 | Europe | Maybellene 307", Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Perfect Records 0786013 / Perfect Records 0786 0137", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Charly Records CYS 10147", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABlue Suede Shoes
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Suede Shoes are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Blue Suede Shoes are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 1987.
When was Blue Suede Shoes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, South Africa, Spain, Sweden. One of them is London Records HLS 10192, released May 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Suede Shoes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HLS 10192, PD 9352, ME 437) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSY 1262 and MSY 1634. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Suede Shoes 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.
