France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-764
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
M3 177769 F1-764 D 1 2Runout A
M3 177768 F6-764 D 4Runout B
Gene Vincent & His Blue CapsGene Vincent And His Blue Caps Play Bluejean Bop
Vinyl pressings
Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps Play Bluejean Bop
by Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps · 1956
19 pressings10 countriesRockabillyRock
Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps Play Bluejean Bop was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps Play Bluejean Bop
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1-764First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Brazil | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Canada | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1 - 7647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Germany | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Spain | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | Japan | Capitol Records 7EP-297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records 7EP-297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Spain | Capitol Records EAP 1-7647", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Bluejean Bop
- A2Jezebel
- B1Jumps, Giggles And Shouts
- B2Aint She Sweet
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps Play Bluejean Bop are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps Play Bluejean Bop are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1956 and 1959.
When was Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps Play Bluejean Bop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in France. One of them is Capitol Records EAP 1-764.
How do I tell if my copy of Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps Play Bluejean Bop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAP 1-764) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M3 177769 F1-764 D 1 2 and M3 177768 F6-764 D 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps Play Bluejean Bop 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.
