US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BSS 0325
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
FoghatStone Blue
Vinyl pressings
Stone Blue
by Foghat · 1978
12 pressings7 countriesClassic RockRock
Stone Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Stone Blue
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BSS 0325
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville PRO-A-725
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Monarch Pressing, Blue Translucent
- Runout / matrix
PRO-A-1 725-M1 △23362 (1) MASTERDISK RLRunout A variant 1
PRO-A2 725-M1 △23362-X (1) MASTERDISK RLRunout B variant 1
PRO-A-1 725-M1 △23362 (2) MASTERDISK RLRunout A variant 2
PRO-A2 725-M1 △23362-X (1) MASTERDISK RLRunout B variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BSS 0325
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSS-325-VXX-0704-S-LW1 [MASTERDISK] RL ✲Side A Runout, etched [stamped]
BSS-325-VXX-0704-VI-DJ ✲Side B Runout, etched
(VSS 0704)SSide ALabel
(VXX 0704VI)SSide B Label
Germany
June 1978- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BEA 15 540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
July 1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P-299W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Bearsville BSS 0325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Bearsville BSS 0325First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Bearsville BSS 0325First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | France | Bearsville 15 540First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Bearsville BSS 0325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Bearsville BSS 0325First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Bearsville PRO-A-725First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Bearsville BSS 0325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Bearsville BSS 0325First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | Bearsville BEA 15 540First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-299WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-299WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AStone Blue5:36
- BChevrolet3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stone Blue are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Stone Blue are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Stone Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Germany, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Bearsville BSS 0325.
How do I tell if my copy of Stone Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BSS 0325, PRO-A-725, BEA 15 540, P-299W) 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 Stone 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.
