UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 240London Records 886 726.7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LON 240 A-3U-1- Q1Runout stamped side A
LON 240 B-1U-1- Q2Runout stamped side B
ZPMSC 12079Label side A
ZPMSC 12080Label side B
His Latest FlameAmerica Blue
Vinyl pressings
America Blue
by His Latest Flame · 1989
10 pressings4 countriesIndie RockRock
America Blue 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 America Blue
8 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 240
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONG 240London Records 886 772.7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold Sleeve
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- London Records LOXDJ 240
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Advance
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONXI 240
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 726.7London Records LON 240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | London Records 886 726.7 / London Records LON 240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | London Records 886 726-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | London Records 886 727.1 / London Records LONX 240First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | London Records LON 240 / London Records 886 726.7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | London Records LONX 240First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | London Records LONG 240 / London Records 886 772.7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | London Records LOXDJ 240First year12", 45 RPM, Advance | 12", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1989 | UK | London Records LONXI 240First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | London Records LON 268 / London Records 869072-77", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | London Records LONX 268 / London Records 869073-112", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAmerican Blue
- BTongue Tied
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of America Blue are there?
10 vinyl pressings of America Blue are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was America Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe, France, Germany. One of them is London Records LON 240.
How do I tell if my copy of America Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LON 240, LONX 240, LONG 240, LOXDJ 240) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LON 240 A-3U-1- Q1 and LON 240 B-1U-1- Q2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is America 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.