Germany
June 1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 149-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
John ChristianThere's Too Much Blue In Missing You
Vinyl pressings
There's Too Much Blue In Missing You
by John Christian · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesEuropopSynth-popPop
There's Too Much Blue In Missing You 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 There's Too Much Blue In Missing You
9 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 149-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
883 149-1 S 1 320 B 1Runout A
883 149-1 S 2 320 B 1Runout B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 602 008Ariola 602.008
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
September 30, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Trema 510 029Trema 510.029
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 107 576
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 107 576First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Trema 410.321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 149-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Ariola 602 008 / Ariola 602.008First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany | Not On LabelFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2073First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 1273First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 149-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Trema 510 029 / Trema 510.029First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AThere's Too Much Blue In Missing You4:41
- BThere's Too Much Blue In Missing You (Instr.)4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of There's Too Much Blue In Missing You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of There's Too Much Blue In Missing You are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was There's Too Much Blue In Missing You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, France, Europe, Scandinavia. One of them is Polydor 883 149-7, released June 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of There's Too Much Blue In Missing You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 883 149-7, 883 149-1, 602 008, 510 029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is There's Too Much Blue In Missing You 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.