US
December 12, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Sire PRO-A-3801Reprise Records PRO-A-3801
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PRO A1 3801 SR1 1-1 SRCSide A
PRO A2-3801 SR1 1-1 SRCSide B
Vinyl pressings
Blue Savannah
by Erasure · 1989
37 pressings13 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Blue Savannah was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Savannah
3 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
US
December 12, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Sire PRO-A-3801Reprise Records PRO-A-3801
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Sterling
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] PRO A1 3801 SR1 1-1 STERLINGRunout side A
[SRC logo] PRO A2-3801 ̶B̶ SR1 1-1 STERLINGRunout side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Sire PRO-S-3877Reprise Records PRO-S-3877
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Sire PRO-S-3877 / Reprise Records PRO-S-3877First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Sire PRO-A-3801 / Reprise Records PRO-A-3801First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Sire PRO-A-3801 / Reprise Records PRO-A-3801First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
1990s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Mute L12 MUTE 10912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Mute MUTE 1097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Benelux | Mute MUTE 461097", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Canada | Sire 92 14280 / Reprise Records 92 1428012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Indisc MUTE 124610912" | 12" |
| 1990 | France | Mute 8047712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Mute 8052112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Mute 905447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Mute INT 111.878 / Mute MUTE 1097", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Mute INT 126.929 / Mute L12 Mute 10912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Italy | Mute MUTEX 10912", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Mute MUTE 1097", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Mute MUTEX 10912", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1990 | Mexico | Sire PRO 454 / Warner Bros. Records PRO 4547", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | Sanni Records MUTE 1097", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Mute XXL12MUTE109 / BMG XXL12MUTE10912", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ABlue Savannah4:20
- BRunaround On The Underground3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Savannah are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Blue Savannah are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1989 and 2020.
When was Blue Savannah first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US. One of them is Sire PRO-A-3801, released December 12, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Savannah is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRO-A-3801, PRO-S-3877) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRO A1 3801 SR1 1-1 SRC and PRO A2-3801 SR1 1-1 SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Savannah 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.
