US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 6E-203
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC-W - Compton Pressing
Louise GoffinKid Blue
Vinyl pressings
Kid Blue
by Louise Goffin · 1979
16 pressings8 countriesRhythm & BluesRockPop
Kid Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Kid Blue
15 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 6E-203
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-203 A SP 1-2 [SRC logo]Side A runout, variant 1
6E-203 B SP 1-2 [SRC logo]Side B runout, variant 1
6E-203 A SP 1-4 [SRC logo]Side A runout, variant 2
6E-203 B SP 1-2 [SRC logo]Side B runout, variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 6E-203
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC
- Runout / matrix
6E-203 A-2 PRC-1-1Etched Runout Side One
6E-203 B-2 PRC-1-1Etched Runout Side Two
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E 203
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 6E-203
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-203-A SPSide 1 label
6E-203-B SPSide 2 label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 6E-203
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-203 A-2 PRC-1-1Side One Etched
6E-203 B-2 PRC-1-1Side Two Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Asylum Records 6E-203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Asylum Records Q6E-203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Asylum Records P-10695YFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Asylum Records P-10695YFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Asylum Records AS 53 093First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Asylum Records 6E-203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Asylum Records S 90.159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Asylum Records 6E-203First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Asylum Records 6E-203First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Asylum Records 6E-203First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Asylum Records 6E-203First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Asylum Records 6E-203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Asylum Records 6E-203First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E 203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Asylum Records 6E-203LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Kid Blue3:14
- A2All I've Got To Do2:55
- A3Hurt By Love3:40
- A4Red Lite Fever3:46
- A5Remember (Walking In The Sand)3:41
- B1Jimmy And The Tough Kids3:46
- B2Angels Ain't For Keeping3:29
- B3Long Distance3:50
- B4Trapeze3:47
- B5Singing Out Alone3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kid Blue are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Kid Blue are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Kid Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Germany, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Asylum Records 6E-203.
How do I tell if my copy of Kid Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6E-203, 6E 203, AS 53 093, Q6E-203) 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 Kid Blue 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.