Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAN 40522Jet Records UAN 40522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
UAN 40522 AA-Side - Etched
UAN 40522 BB-Side - Etched
(UAN 40522/1)A-Side Label
(UAN 40522/2)B-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Blue Sky
by Electric Light Orchestra · 1977
41 pressings15 countriesPop RockSoft RockSymphonic RockRock
Mr. Blue Sky was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Mr. Blue Sky
19 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records UP 36342
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UP 36342 A-2U ALLEN C.B.S. GRG 4Runout side A variant 1
UP 36342 B-2U ALLEN R4 2Runout side B variant 1
UP 36342 A-2U ALLEN C.B.S. GRG VRunout side A variant 2
UP 36342 B-2U ALLEN GC 11 2Runout side B variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records UP 36342
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
UP 36342 A-1 ALLENRunout side A
UP 36342 B-1 ALLENRunout side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records ZS8 5050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZS8-5050-3AD DEtched Side A runout
ZS8-5050-4ADEtched Side B runout
AA-AF ZS8 5050-3Side A label
AA-AF ZS8 5050-4Side B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records ZS8 5050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZS8-5050-3AA 1SSide A Etching
ZS8-5050-4AB 1SSide B Etching
ZS8 5050-3Side A Label
ZS8 5050-4Side B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records ZS8 5050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZS8-5050-3AA s1Side A Etching
ZS8-5050-4AB s1Side B Etching
ZS8 5050-3Side A Label
ZS8 5050-4Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | United Artists Records 4C 006-60450First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | United Artists Records 4C 006-604507", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1977 | Canada | Jet Records ZS8-5050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Chile | United Artists Records UP-36342First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Costa Rica | Epic 45254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ireland | United Artists Records UP36342 / Jet Records UP 36342First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Ireland | United Artists Records UP36342 / Jet Records UP 36342First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | United Artists Records UAN 40522 / Jet Records UAN 40522First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | United Artists Records K 7039First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | United Artists Records K 7039First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Jet Records UP 36342First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Jet Records UP 36342First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Jet Records ZS8 5050First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Jet Records AS 474First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Jet Records ZS8 5050First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Jet Records S JET 1047", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMr. Blue Sky5:05
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Blue Sky are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Mr. Blue Sky are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Mr. Blue Sky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Italy, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAN 40522.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Blue Sky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAN 40522, UP 36342, ZS8 5050, AS 474) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAN 40522 A and UAN 40522 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Blue Sky 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.
