US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records S/6068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-90805-W1
ST2-90805-W1
Jerry GoldsmithA Patch Of Blue (Original Sound Track Recording)
Vinyl pressings
A Patch Of Blue (Original Sound Track Recording)
by Jerry Goldsmith · 1965
10 pressings3 countriesSoundtrackScoreStage & Screen
A Patch Of Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 A Patch Of Blue
6 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records 56068
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
KP 374 AB 12-65Side A etched
KP 375 AB 1-66Side B etched
KP 374 12-16-65 AB 12-65Side A etched variant
KP 375 12-16-65 AB 12-65 7-11-65Side B etched variant
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records S/6068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-6068-S-1 KY-372
S-6068-S-2 KY-373
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records 56068
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records S/6068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records YSS-625-MS
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, 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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Mainstream Records T-90805LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Canada | Mainstream Records S/6068First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Japan | Mainstream Records YSS-625-MSFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Mainstream Records S/6068First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mainstream Records 56068First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mainstream Records 56068First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mainstream Records S/6068First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Japan | Mainstream Records YS625MSLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Citadel CT-6028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Citadel CT 7008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Main Title - A Patch Of Blue2:06
- A2The Park2:04
- A3Stringin' Beads1:43
- A4Pineapple Juice & Discovery2:44
- A5Ol' Pa, Help Me2:40
- A6Just The Radio2:47
- B1Waiting2:44
- B2Friends1:45
- B3Grandmom's Music Box1:55
- B4I Walked Myself2:07
- B5Finale - Love, The Equalizer3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Patch Of Blue are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Patch Of Blue are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1979.
When was A Patch Of Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Mainstream Records S/6068.
How do I tell if my copy of A Patch Of Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S/6068, 56068, YSS-625-MS) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST1-90805-W1 and ST2-90805-W1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Patch Of 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.
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