US
1979- Label and catalog number
- APA APA-77,005APA 77,005
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
APA-77005-B̶ A-RB S-7246 STERLINGRunout Groove Side A
APA-77005-B-RB S-7247 STERLINGRunout Groove Side B
APA-77,005-ALabel Side A
APA-77,005-BLabel Side B
Celi BeeBlow My Mind
Vinyl pressings
Blow My Mind
by Celi Bee · 1979
15 pressings13 countriesDiscoElectronic
Blow My Mind was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Blow My Mind
14 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 12 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- APA APA-77,005APA 77,005
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APA-77005-A-AM Ƨ STERLINGSide A runout
APA-77005-B-AM STERLING ƧSide B runout
APA-77,005-ALabel Side A
APA-77,005-BLabel Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- APA 77,005APA APA-77,005
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APA-77005-A-AM ~ STERLINGRunout side A
APA-77005-B-AM STERLING ~Runout side B
APA-77,005-ALabel side A
APA-77,005-BLabel side B
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic APA-77,005
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
APA-77005-(B scratched out) A-RB S-7246 STERLINGRunout Groove Side A
APA-77005-B-RB S-7247 STERLINGRunout Groove Side B
APA-77,005-ALabel Side A
APA-77,005-BLabel Side B
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records PTK 92066
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PTK 92066-A-1A-2HZ: DM2Runout Side A, Stamped
PTK 92066-B-1A-2HZ: DM2Runout Side B, Stamped
Colombia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 19227
- 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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Epic 47.200First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4036First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Epic APA-77,005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | T.K. Records PTK 92066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Colombia | Epic 19227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | T.K. Records TKR 83379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony 25AP 1716First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1716First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | APA KSF 2476First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | T.K. Records TKR 83379 / Epic TKR 83379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Taiwan | Pop MH-7589LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1979 | US | APA APA-77,005 / APA 77,005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | APA 77,005 / APA APA-77,005First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | APA APA-77,005 / APA 77,005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Epic EPIC 174First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Blow My Mind7:28
- A2It's Love3:40
- A3Give It To Me5:52
- B1Dancin' Nuts7:04
- B2Love Drops5:50
- B3Donkey, Donkey5:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blow My Mind are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Blow My Mind are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Blow My Mind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Brazil, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is APA APA-77,005.
How do I tell if my copy of Blow My Mind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APA-77,005, 77,005, PTK 92066, 19227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APA-77005-B̶ A-RB S-7246 STERLING and APA-77005-B-RB S-7247 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blow My Mind 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.
