Brazil
1992- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 670.8320Elektra 370461340-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BMG 670.8320-A ISAARunout side A
BMG 670.8320-B ISAA 1Runout side B
670.8320-ALabel, side A
670.8320-BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
Blues For The Red Sun
by Kyuss · 1992
17 pressings5 countriesStoner RockRock
Blues For The Red Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Blues For The Red Sun
2 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Dali Records 3705-61340-1Chameleon 3705-61340-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 370 561340-1-AA-side stamped
WMME Alsdorf 370 561340-1-BB-side stamped
2 HüA-side etchings
1 HüB-side etchings
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Brazil | Elektra 670.8320 / Elektra 370461340-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Europe | Dali Records 3705-61340-1 / Chameleon 3705-61340-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1999 | Germany | Dali Records 3705-61340-1 / Dali Records 3705-61340-1 ⓊLP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1999 | Germany | Dali Records 3705-61340-1 / Dali Records 3705-61340-1 ⓊLP, Album, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | Dali Records 3705-61340-1LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | UK, Europe & US | Dali Records 3705-61340-1 / Chameleon 3705-61340-1LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Rhino Records R1 61340 / Dali Records R1 61340LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | Germany | Dali Records 3705-61340-1 / Chameleon 3705-61340-1LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Germany | Dali Records 3705-61340-1 / Chameleon 3705-61340-1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Dali Records R1 61340 / Chameleon R1 61340LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2021 | Unknown | Dali Records 670.8320LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Unknown | Dali Records / Dali RecordsLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2022 | Europe | Dali Records 670.8320LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Elektra RCV1 61340 / Elektra 603497839933LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Elektra RCV1 61340 / Elektra 603497839933LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK, Europe & US | Dali Records 3705-61340-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK, Europe & US | Dali Records 3705-61340-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Thumb4:43
- A2Green Machine3:38
- A3Molten Universe2:48
- A450 Million Year Trip (Downside Up)5:46
- A5Thong Song3:46
- A6Apothecaries' Weight5:20
- B1Caterpillar March1:55
- B2Freedom Run7:37
- B38001:33
- B4Writhe3:38
- B5Capsized0:55
- B6Allen's Wrench2:42
- B7Mondo Generator6:15
- B8Yeah0:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blues For The Red Sun are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Blues For The Red Sun are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 2023.
When was Blues For The Red Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Brazil, Europe. One of them is Elektra 670.8320.
How do I tell if my copy of Blues For The Red Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 670.8320, 3705-61340-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BMG 670.8320-A ISAA and BMG 670.8320-B ISAA 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blues For The Red Sun 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.