UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company XPRES 71
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XPRES 71 A//1 ▽ 420 C16 timtomSide A runout
XPRES 71 B//1 ▽ 420 C 14 TYSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Blue Eyes
by Elton John · 1982
36 pressings22 countriesBalladPop
Blue Eyes 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 Blue Eyes
36 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 22 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company XPRES 71
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company XPRES 71
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company xpres 71The Rocket Record Company XPRES 71
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
XPRES 71 A // 1 ▽ 420 C 1 1 9 timtomSide A runout
XPRES 71 B // 1 ▽ 420 C 1 1 8 TYSide B runout
US
June 1982- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 9 29954-7Geffen Records 7-29954
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville, Pic Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
7-29954-ZAA-1462-S-LW1 [Artisan] 0Run-out A etched (0 stamp)
7-29954-XCA-1593-S-JW1 [Artisan] 0Run-out B etched (0 stamp)
ZAA 1462SLabel A
XCA 1593SLabel B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29954
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZAA 1462SA-Side Matrix
XCA 1593SB-Side Matrix
7-29954-ZAA-1462-S-SH1 R-9316-SH1+ SLM Δ 17Side A Runout (etched)
7-29954-XCA-1593-S-SH1 R-9317-SH1 SLM Δ 1797Side B Runout (etched)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australasia | The Rocket Record Company 6000 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Australia | The Rocket Record Company 6000 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Austria | The Rocket Record Company 6000 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Belgium | The Rocket Record Company 6000 800First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Belgium | The Rocket Record Company 6000 800First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Belgium | The Rocket Record Company 6000 800First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Brazil | The Rocket Record Company 6000 800First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 99547First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 99547First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Ecuador | The Rocket Record Company 45-36005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | The Rocket Record Company 6000 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 6000 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | The Rocket Record Company XPRES 71First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | The Rocket Record Company 6000 800First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | The Rocket Record Company 7PP-60First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABlue Eyes3:25
- BHey Papa Legba5:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Eyes are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Blue Eyes are listed here, from 22 countries.
When was Blue Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is The Rocket Record Company XPRES 71.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XPRES 71, xpres 71, 9 29954-7, 7-29954) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XPRES 71 A//1 ▽ 420 C16 timtom and XPRES 71 B//1 ▽ 420 C 14 TY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Eyes 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.
