UK
January 27, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor COLEX 11Polydor 873 589-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
C OLEX 11A -1U-1-1 TY1Side A runout, stamped
COLEX 11B -1U-1-1 TY1Side B runout, stamped
Lloyd ColeNo Blue Skies
Vinyl pressings
No Blue Skies
by Lloyd Cole · 1990
11 pressings7 countriesIndie RockRockPop
No Blue Skies was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 No Blue Skies
11 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
January 27, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor COLEP 11
- Format
- 12"
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor COLE 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
COLE 11 A-1U-1-Q 2 TY1Runout stamped side A
COLE 11 B -1U-1 Q3 TY1Runout stamped side A
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor COLEP 11
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-79169Capitol Records SPRO-79186
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Europe
January 27, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 873 588-7Polydor INT. 873 588-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSD-1954 A-1/12-89Runout side A
DSD-1954 B-1/12-89Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Polydor 873 588-7 / Polydor COLE 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | Polydor 873 588-7 / Polydor COLE 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Polydor 873 589-1 / Polydor COLEX 11First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | Polydor COLE 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Polydor COLEP 11First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1990 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-79169 / Capitol Records SPRO-79186First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | Polydor 873 588-7 / Polydor INT. 873 588-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Polydor COLEX 11 / Polydor 873 589-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | Polydor COLEP 11First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | Polydor COLET 11 / Polydor INT. 873 589-0First year10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1990 | Australia | Polydor INT 873 588-7 / Polydor COLE 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANo Blue Skies
- B1Shelly I Do
- B2Wild Orphan
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Blue Skies are there?
11 vinyl pressings of No Blue Skies are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was No Blue Skies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Europe, UK & Europe and more. One of them is Polydor COLEX 11, released January 27, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of No Blue Skies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COLEX 11, COLEP 11, COLE 11, SPRO-79169) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C OLEX 11A -1U-1-1 TY1 and COLEX 11B -1U-1-1 TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Blue Skies 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.