Portugal
1972- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records N-S-14-62
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Blue Suede Shoes
by Johnny Rivers · 1972
20 pressings16 countriesRock & RollRock
Blue Suede Shoes was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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
1 pressing came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Portugal | United Artists Records N-S-14-62First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Australia | United Artists Records UAK-50347", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Brazil | United Artists Records 80507", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-XW198-W7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | United Artists Records UP 35508-J / United Artists Records UP 35.5087", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | United Artists Records UA 35 508 A7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Greece | United Artists Records 45077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | United Artists Records UA 355087", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Japan | Liberty LLR103217", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-942737", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Norway | United Artists Records UP 355087", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | United Artists Records HS 950 / Hispavox HS - 9507", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Sweden | United Artists Records UP 355087", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | United Artists Records UP 355087", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | United Artists Records UP 355087", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABlue Suede Shoes2:48
- BStories To A Child3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Suede Shoes are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Blue Suede Shoes are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was Blue Suede Shoes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Portugal. One of them is United Artists Records N-S-14-62.
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 N-S-14-62) 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.
