Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 28430 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
28430·A// 30729-1-YRunout side A, etched
28·430-B// 30730-1-YRunout side B, etched
28430-ALabel side A
28430-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Blue Breeze
by Livin' Blues · 1976
17 pressings6 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
Blue Breeze was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Breeze
2 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 28 430 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
020 28430-A//30729-1-4Side A runout, etched
020 28430-B//30730-1-4Side B runout, etched
Made In GermanyBoth sides runout, stamped
S 28 430 ASide A label
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola 28 430 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Ariola 28430 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Eurodisc 913 107LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Israel | Ariola BAN 16708 / Ariola 28430 XOTLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1687LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1687LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | France | Klimt Records MJJ379LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Ariola 204.836LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1687LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1687LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1687LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1687LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1687LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1687LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1687LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1687LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Taiwan | Ariola 3025LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Shylina
- A2Back Stage
- A3Midnight Blues
- A4Pisces
- A5Bus 29
- B1Blue Breeze
- B2Pick Up On My Mojo
- B3That Night
- B4Black Jack Dilly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Breeze are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Blue Breeze are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 2014.
When was Blue Breeze first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Netherlands, Germany. One of them is Ariola 28430 XOT.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Breeze is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 28430 XOT, 28 430 XOT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 28430·A// 30729-1-Y and 28·430-B// 30730-1-Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Breeze 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.