US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Sire PRO-A-3359
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Lou ReedDirty Blvd.
Vinyl pressings
Dirty Blvd.
by Lou Reed · 1988
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
Dirty Blvd. was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Dirty Blvd.
1 pressing came out in 1988, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US | Sire PRO-A-3359First year12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | Australia | Sire 7-27547 / Sire 72754.77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Sire 927 547-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Sire 927 547-77", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Germany | Sire 921 164-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Sire 1.0407", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Sire W7547 T / Sire W 7547 (T)12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Sire W 75477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Sire W 7547 (T)12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Sire7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- ADirty Blvd. (Radio Edit)
- BLast Great American Whale
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dirty Blvd. are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dirty Blvd. are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Dirty Blvd. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US. One of them is Sire PRO-A-3359.
How do I tell if my copy of Dirty Blvd. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRO-A-3359) 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 Dirty Blvd. 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.
