UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11167
- Format
- 7"
Mike PrestonMr. Blue / Just Ask Your Heart
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Blue / Just Ask Your Heart
by Mike Preston · 1959
13 pressings5 countriesBalladPop
Mr. Blue / Just Ask Your Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Mr. Blue / Just Ask Your Heart
11 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11167
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Tri centre
- Runout / matrix
45-RSX-1128-1D | HKSide A - Stamped
45-RSX--1127-1D | HBBSide B - Stamped
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11167
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-RSX-1128-1D U ET 1Side A runout
45-RSX-1127-1D U ET 1Side B runout
RSX.1128Side A label
RSX.1127Side B label
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11167
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11167
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Tri centre
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11167
- Format
- 7" · Tri-Centre matrix in brackets
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Germany | Decca DL 25 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Norway | Decca F 11167First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11167First year7" | 7" |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11167First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11167First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11167First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Decca RSX 1128First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | UK | Decca F11167First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11167First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Decca 45-F 11167First year7" | 7" |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Denmark | Decca F 111677" | 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMr. Blue
- BJust Ask Your Heart
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Blue / Just Ask Your Heart are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mr. Blue / Just Ask Your Heart are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was Mr. Blue / Just Ask Your Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, Germany, New Zealand, Norway. One of them is Decca 45-F 11167.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Blue / Just Ask Your Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-F 11167, RSX 1128, F11167, DL 25 020) 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 Mr. Blue / Just Ask Your Heart 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.