US
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA075-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Press
Vinyl pressings
Blue Suede Shoes
by Johnny Rivers · 1973
21 pressings13 countriesCountry RockRock & RollRock
Blue Suede Shoes was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Suede Shoes
18 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 12 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA075-F
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 UA LA075-F-1-Re 2 A8 RJ-39LSide A runout, etched [variant 1]
T1 UA-LA075-F2-Re 2 ASide B runout, etched [variant 1]
T1 UA-LA075-F-1-Re 2 4ASide A runout, etched (final A stamped) [variant 2]
T1 UA-LA075-F2-Re 2 A9Side B runout, etched (final A stamped) [variant 2]
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA075-F
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA 075-F
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA075-F
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA075-F-1-RE-2 A 1A s ISide A
UA-LA 075-F-2-RE-2 B - 1A s ISide B
UA LA075-F(1)Side A Label Matrix No.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA075-F
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | United Artists Records 6451First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Argentina | United Artists Records 6451First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | United Artists Records L 34942 / United Artists Records L-34,942First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | United Artists Records SUA-LA075 / United Artists Records S-UA 20164First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA075-FFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | United Artists Records UAS 29.473First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 29 473 1 / United Artists Records UA-LA075-FFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 29 473 1 / United Artists Records UA-LA075-FFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | United Artists Records UAS 29473First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Liberty LLP-80848First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | United Artists Records HUS 061-95 / Hispavox HUS 061-95First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | United Artists Records UA-LA075-FFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA075-FFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA075-FFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA075-FFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Liberty LN-10154LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | United Artists Records 31C 064 82924LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | United Artists Records UAS 29473LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Suede Shoes2:43
- Medley
- A3It's All Right3:14
- A4Hang On Sloopy4:26
- A5I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better2:51
- A6Solitary Man2:44
- B1Over The Line4:21
- B2Willie And The Hand Jive4:57
- B3Got My Mojo Workin'5:20
- B4Turn On Your Love Light5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Suede Shoes are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Blue Suede Shoes are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1973 and 1982.
When was Blue Suede Shoes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA075-F.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Suede Shoes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA075-F, UA-LA 075-F, 6451, L 34942) 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 Blue Suede Shoes 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.
