UK
March 18, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7866
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28617-2 M KTSide A, stamped
7XCA 28438-3 A KTSide B, stamped
7XCA 28617Side A, label
7XCA 28438Side B, label
Cliff Richard & The ShadowsBlue Turns To Grey
Vinyl pressings
Blue Turns To Grey
by Cliff Richard & The Shadows · 1966
18 pressings16 countriesPop RockRock
Blue Turns To Grey was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Turns To Grey
17 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 15 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7866
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28437-2Label Matrix - Side A
7XCA 28438-3Label Matrix - Side B
UK
March 18, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7866
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28437Label Matrix - Side A
7XCA 28438Label Matrix - Side B
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-4680
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7866
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XCA 28437Runout Side A
XCA 28438Runout Side B
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 72351
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CC1-7251Side A, label
CC2-7251Side B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Columbia DO-4680First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Belgium | Columbia DB 7866First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records 72351First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Denmark | Columbia DB 7866First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Columbia C 23 174 / Columbia 45-DW 6438First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | India | Columbia 45-DB. 7866First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Ireland | Columbia DB(I)7866First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | Japan | Odeon OR-1527First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Columbia DB 7866First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Norway | Columbia DB 7866First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | South Africa | Columbia 45 DSA 654First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Columbia DB 7866First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Turkey | Odeon 45-LA 4260First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 7866First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Columbia 45-DYC 12737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlue Turns To Grey
- BSomebody Loses
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Turns To Grey are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Blue Turns To Grey are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Blue Turns To Grey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia DB 7866, released March 18, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Turns To Grey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 7866, DO-4680, 72351, C 23 174) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 28617-2 M KT and 7XCA 28438-3 A KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Turns To Grey 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.
