Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records B.C. 12-2099-40
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
BC 12-209940 A-1 IP R. SORunout side A
BC 12-209940 B-1 IP R. SORunout side B
CueOut Of The Blue (The Smokey Hit Connection)
Vinyl pressings
Out Of The Blue (The Smokey Hit Connection)
by Cue · 1988
12 pressings7 countriesEuropopElectronicPop
Out Of The Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Out Of The Blue
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records B.C. 7-2099-41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BC 7-2099-41 A-1 IPSide A, stamped
BC 7-2099-41 B-1 IPSide B, stamped
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records 407555
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Portugal
April 28, 1988- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records B.C. 12-2099-40BCM Records 507554
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Belgium
1988- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records BCM 2099
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BCM 2099 - A -side A
BCM 2099 - B -side B
Belgium
1988- Label and catalog number
- Indisc BCM 2099
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Belgium | BCM Records BCM 2099First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Belgium | Indisc BCM 2099First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2330First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122330 / Mega Records MRCX122330First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | BCM Records B.C. 12-2099-40First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | BCM Records B.C. 7-2099-41First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | BCM Records 407555First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | South Africa | Transistor CBK 685First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-030-PROFirst year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-030First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Switzerland | Exit Records EXIT-45144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | BCM Records B.C. 12-2099-40 / BCM Records 507554First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Out Of The Blue (The Smokey Hit Connection)
- BOut Of The Blue3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Out Of The Blue are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Out Of The Blue are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Out Of The Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Germany, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark and more. One of them is BCM Records B.C. 12-2099-40.
How do I tell if my copy of Out Of The Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B.C. 12-2099-40, B.C. 7-2099-41, 407555, BCM 2099) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BC 12-209940 A-1 IP R. SO and BC 12-209940 B-1 IP R. SO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Out Of The Blue 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.