US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records E-45464
- Format
- Promo, 7"
Linda RonstadtBlue Bayou
Vinyl pressings
Blue Bayou
by Linda Ronstadt · 1977
10 pressings3 countriesCountry RockSoft RockRock
Blue Bayou was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Bayou
6 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records E-45431
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Translucent Blue Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
ES-45431-12 PRCW-1-1Stereo Side
EM-45431-12 PRCW-1-1 DJMono Side
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records E-45431
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Blue
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records E-45431
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Purple
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records E-45431
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Orange Clear
Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records AS 13106
- 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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Netherlands | Asylum Records AS 13106First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Asylum Records E-45464First yearPromo, 7" · Promo | Promo, 7" · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Asylum Records E-45431First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | US | Asylum Records E-45431First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | US | Asylum Records E-45431First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | US | Asylum Records E-45431First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | Asylum Records K13106 / Asylum Records K 1310612", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | US | Asylum Records K 131067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Asylum Records K 1310612", Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | Asylum Records K 131067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlue Bayou3:57
- BMaybe I'm Right3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Bayou are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Blue Bayou are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Blue Bayou first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Netherlands. One of them is Asylum Records E-45464.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Bayou is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-45464, E-45431, AS 13106) 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 Bayou 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.
