Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Intercord 25 106-6 B
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A-2735 A1/S3A 76 Made in GermanyRunout side A
A-2735 B1/S3A 76 Made in GermanyRunout side B
A-2735 ALabel side A
A-2735 BLabel side B
Frank SinatraMy Blue Heaven
Vinyl pressings
My Blue Heaven
by Frank Sinatra · 1976
15 pressings4 countriesBalladJazzPop
My Blue Heaven was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 My Blue Heaven
5 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Intercord 25 106-6 BIntercord 125.401
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Romania
1976- Label and catalog number
- Electrecord STM-EDE 01341
- Format
- LP, Compilation · White Labels with black print
- Runout / matrix
STM-M-01341-1-BSide A runout – stamped
STM-T-01341-2-ASide B runout – stamped
01341/1Side A label
01341/2Side B label
Romania
1976- Label and catalog number
- Electrecord STM-EDE 01341
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
STM-M-01341-1-CSide A runout – stamped
STM-T-01341-2-CSide B runout – stamped
01341/1Side A label
01341/2Side B label
Romania
1976- Label and catalog number
- Electrecord STM-EDE 01341
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
STM-M-01341-1-CSide A runout – stamped
STM-T-01341-2-CSide B runout – stamped
01341/1Side A label
01341/2Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | Intercord 25 106-6 BFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Germany | Intercord 25 106-6 B / Intercord 125.401First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Romania | Electrecord STM-EDE 01341First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Romania | Electrecord STM-EDE 01341First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Romania | Electrecord STM-EDE 01341First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Romania | Electrecord ST-EDE 01341LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Romania | Electrecord ST-EDE 01341LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | Romania | Electrecord ST-EDE 01341LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Romania | Electrecord STM-EDE 01341 / Electrecord ST-EDE 01341LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | Romania | Electrecord STM-EDE 01341 / Electrecord ST-EDE 01341LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | Spain | Intercord 110.294/9LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Greece | Blue Point 10.020 / Blue Point BLUE POINT 10020LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Romania | Electrecord ST-EDE 01341LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord ST-EDE 01341LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord ST-EDE 01341LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Lover2:45
- A2It's Only A Paper Moon2:00
- A3My Blue Heaven2:31
- A4It All Depends On You2:48
- A5You Do Something To Me2:38
- A6Blue Skies2:32
- B1Should I2:29
- B2The Continental2:37
- B3When You're Smiling2:34
- B4When You're Awake3:18
- B5Why Don't You Behave3:26
- B6The Song Is You3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Blue Heaven are there?
15 vinyl pressings of My Blue Heaven are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1986.
When was My Blue Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, Romania. One of them is Intercord 25 106-6 B.
How do I tell if my copy of My Blue Heaven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25 106-6 B, STM-EDE 01341) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-2735 A1/S3A 76 Made in Germany and A-2735 B1/S3A 76 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Blue Heaven 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.
