US
April 1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records PW 81001
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Fausto PapettiMidnight Blue
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Blue
by Fausto Papetti · 1962
10 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Midnight Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | London Records PW 81001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Barbados | Durium PAS 8000LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Colombia | FM 111041LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Daro International PW 81001LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Colombia | Discos Fuentes LP 237036LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Colombia | London Records PW 81001 / Daro International PW 81001LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | London Records PW 81001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Colombia | London Records PW 81001 / Daro International PW 81001LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Jamaica | London Records PW 81001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Jamaica | London RecordsLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Just That Same Old Line
- A2Theme From "La Dolce Vita"
- A3Till
- A4Lucy's Theme From "Parrish"
- A5What A Sky
- A6Theme From "A Summer Place"
- B1Like A Symphony
- B2The From "The Apartment"
- B3Where The Boys Are
- B4Morgen
- B5Liebelei
- B6Ebb Tidf
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Blue are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Midnight Blue are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1985.
When was Midnight Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is London Records PW 81001, released April 1962.
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 PW 81001) 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 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.
