France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722.708
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
WEA 722 708 A Y.D. MPORunout side A etched
WEA 722 708 B Y.D. MPORunout side B etched
DreamersMidnight Blue
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Blue
by Dreamers · 1982
11 pressings4 countriesDiscoElectronic
Midnight Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Midnight Blue
8 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 721.708Flarenasch 721 708
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WEA 721 708 A YD MPORunout A, etched
WEA 721 708 B Y.D MPORunout B, etched
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 721.708
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722 708
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 722 708 A YDRunout side A
MPO WEA 722 708 B YDRunout side B
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 99137
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
24-99137 A. QuSide A, Runout
24-99137 B. QuSide B, Runout
99137-ASide A, Label
99137-BSide B, Label
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 99137
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Beige labels
- Runout / matrix
24-99137 A. QuSide A, Runout
24-99137 B. QuSide B, Runout
99137-ASide A, Label
99137-BSide B, Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | WEA 24 99137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | WEA 24 99137First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | WEA 24 99137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Flarenasch 722.708First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Flarenasch 721.708 / Flarenasch 721 708First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Flarenasch 721.708First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Flarenasch 722 708First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | WEA 229249913-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-73987", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA Victor SPCO-739912", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-73987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMidnight Blue3:50
- BMessenger3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Blue are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Midnight Blue are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Midnight Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, Canada, Portugal. One of them is Flarenasch 722.708.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 722.708, 721.708, 722 708, 24 99137) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEA 722 708 A Y.D. MPO and WEA 722 708 B Y.D. MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnight 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.