Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records ILSA 6552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
24-6552-1A-1 ARunout side A
0̶̶1̶ 24-6552-1B-1 ARunout side B
Jane WiedlinBlue Kiss
Vinyl pressings
Blue Kiss
by Jane Wiedlin · 1985
25 pressings8 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Blue Kiss was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Blue Kiss
25 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRT 107
- Format
- 12"
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-23585
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
IRS-4797-PL2Run-out area A-side [hand-etched]
PRECISION SMRun-out area A-side [hand-etched]
IRS-4798-PL2Run-out area B-side [hand-etched]
PRECISION SMRun-out area B-side [hand-etched]
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-52674
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
MC18761Label A
MC18773Label B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-23585I.R.S. Records irs-23585
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IRS-4797-PL4 PRECISION SMRun-out Side A [hand-etched)
IRS-4798-PL4 PRECISION SMRun-out Side B [hand-etched]
IRS 4797Label Side A
IRS 4798Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | I.R.S. Records ES 1099First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | I.R.S. Records ES 1099First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-23585First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-23585First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-52674First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-52674First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILSA 6552First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | I.R.S. Records IRM 107First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | I.R.S. Records ILSA 12.6552First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Philippines | Epic ES-20071First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Philippines | Epic CE-EP-18051 / I.R.S. Records IRS 23585First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRMDJ 107First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRT 107First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRT 107First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABlue Kiss3:27
- BMy Travelling Heart4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Kiss are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Blue Kiss are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Blue Kiss first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records ILSA 6552.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Kiss is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILSA 6552, IRM 107, IRT 107, IRS-23585) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 24-6552-1A-1 A and 0̶̶1̶ 24-6552-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Kiss 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.
