New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 662
- Format
- 7", Single
Vinyl pressings
Miss Me Blind
by Culture Club · 1983
24 pressings14 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
Miss Me Blind was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Miss Me Blind
1 pressing came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | New Zealand | Virgin VST 662First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VST 6627", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VST 6627", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Virgin 10182947", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Virgin VSX 119912", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Virgin VS 11997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | El Salvador | RCA Victor VI-067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 90 125 / Virgin 901257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Virgin SA 10087", Single, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin VIN 451087", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Virgin VIPX-17467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Virgin VIPX-17467", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Virgin VIPX-17467", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Virgin S-9327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | Virgin VS-8018 / Virgin VS 6627", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMiss Me Blind4:28
- BColour By Numbers3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Miss Me Blind are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Miss Me Blind are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Miss Me Blind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in New Zealand. One of them is Virgin VST 662.
How do I tell if my copy of Miss Me Blind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 662) 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 Miss Me Blind 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.
