UK
March 1983- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 73
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
FAC-73-A-1 MT 2 OUT VOTED! STRAWBERRYRunout side A
FAC-73-B-1 MT.1 HO, EL + TEL! STRAWBERRYRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Blue Monday
by New Order · 1983
177 pressings24 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Blue Monday was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Monday
37 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 13 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
March 7, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 73Factory FAC SEVENTY THREE
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FAC-73-A-1 MT.1 STRAWBERRY OUT VOTED!Side A runout - variant 1
FAC-73-B-1 MT.1 STRAWBERRY HO.EL + TEL!Side B runout - variant 1
FAC-73-A-1 MT.1 STRAWBERRY OUT VOTED!Side A runout - variant 2
FAC-73-B-1 MT.3 STRAWBERRY HO.EL + TEL!Side B runout - variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 73
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · A-1/B-1, MVS, Plain Cover, Black Inner
- Runout / matrix
FAC-73-A-1 MT-3 STRAWBERRY OUT VOTED !Variant 1, side A
FAC-73-B-1 MT.1 HO.EL+TEL! STRAWBERRYVariant 1, side B
FAC-73-A-1 MT.5. STRAWBERRY OUT VOTED!Variant 2, side A
FAC-73-B-1 MT.5. HO.EL+TEL! STRAWBERRYVariant 2, side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 73
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · A2/B2; CBS; Plain Cover
- Runout / matrix
FACT 73 A2 .THE ROBOT. STRAWBERRY 0 GG 2 ARunout side A, etched and stamped
FACT 73 B2 .THE ROBOT. STRAWBERRY GG 2 A CRunout side B, etched and stamped
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 73
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · A-1/B-1, MVS, Plain Cover, Silver Inner
- Runout / matrix
FAC-73-A-1 MT.2 G3 STRAWBERRY OUT VOTED!Side A variant 1
FAC-73-B-1 MT.2 HO.EL+TEL! G3 STRAWBERRYSide B variant 1
FAC-73-A-1 MT.4 STRAWBERRY OUT VOTED!Side A variant 2
FAC-73-B-1 MT.2 HO.EL+TEL! STRAWBERRYSide B variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 73
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · A2/B2, Plain Cover
- Runout / matrix
FACT 73 A2 .THE ROBOT. STRAWBERRY GG 9Runout side A, variant 1
FACT 73 B2 .THE ROBOT. STRAWBERRY GG 8Runout side B, variant 1
FACT 73 A2 .THE ROBOT. STRAWBERRY GG 3Runout side A, variant 2
FACT 73 B2 .THE ROBOT. STRAWBERRY GG 2Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 177 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s136 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Factory FACX 10First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Factory FAC 73 / Rough Trade RTD 10First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Rough Trade Deutschland RTD 10 / Factory FAC 73First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Factory RTD 10 / Factory FAC 73First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Germany | Factory FAC 73 / Factory RTD 10First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Factory RTD 10 / Factory FAC 73First year12", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD-10First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1983 | Germany | Rough Trade Deutschland RTD 10 / Factory FAC 73First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Factory FAC 73First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Factory FAC 73First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Factory FAC 7312", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1983 | Italy | Factory FAC 73 / Base Record FAC 73First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Factory FAC 73 / Base Record FAC 73First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Factory FAC 73 / Factory VR 22504First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Factory FACT 73 / Factory FAC SEVENTY THREE12", Single, 45 RPM, Repress | 12", Single, 45 RPM, Repress |
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Festival Records X 14825 / Factory Fac73R12", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| 1991 | Australia | Festival Records X14826 / Factory FAC 7312", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Europe | London Records 850041.112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Europe | London Records 850241.1 / London Records NUOX 712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Europe | London Records FAC73PL12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Europe | London Records FAC73RE12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Europe | London Records FAC73SW12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Europe | London Records FAC73RERE12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | London Records NUO 77", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1995 | UK | London Records NEW DJ 112", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | London Records NEW DJ 212", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Europe | London Records 850041-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1995 | Europe | London Records 850039.112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
2000s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Not On Label (New Order) BNVS00112", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2005 | UK | Club Standards CS00512", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2005 | UK | Club Standards CS-00512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2005 | Unknown | Not On Label (New Order) 01412", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, 45 RPM · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, 45 RPM · Unofficial |
| 2005 | UK | Club Standards CS00512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | UK | Club Standards CS00512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | UK | Club Standards CS00512", Unofficial Release, Mispress · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", Unofficial Release, Mispress · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2006 | UK | New State Recordings nser01712", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 2006 | UK | New State Recordings NSER01712", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Unknown | Not On Label (New Order) MONDAY112", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial |
| 2016 | UK | KK Editions KKED00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Factory FAC 73 / Factory FAC SEVENTY THREE12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2023 | Worldwide | Factory Fac73R12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Factory Records Australasia FAC 73 / Factory FAC 7312", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Israel | Not On Label (New Order)9", Single Sided, Picture Disc, 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 9", Single Sided, Picture Disc, 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| ? | UK | Factory FAC 7312", Single, Repress | 12", Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Factory FAC 7312", Single, 45 RPM, Repress | 12", Single, 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Factory FAC 7312", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Mispress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Mispress |
| ? | UK | Factory FAC 7312", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Factory FAC 73 / Factory FAC SEVENTY THREE12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Factory FAC 7312", 45 RPM, Single, Repress · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Factory FAC 7312", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, White Label |
| ? | UK | Factory FAC 7312", 45 RPM, Single, Repress · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Factory FAC 7312", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Qwest Records 0-2033212", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Qwest Records 0-20332 / Qwest Records 9 20332-0 A12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Qwest Records 0-20332 / Qwest Records 9 20332-012", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Zimbabwe | Factory FAC 7312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABlue Monday7:29
- BThe Beach7:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Monday are there?
177 vinyl pressings of Blue Monday are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1983 and 2023.
When was Blue Monday first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, France, New Zealand and more. One of them is Factory FAC 73, released March 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Monday is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FAC 73, FACTUS 10, 600717, GOOD 10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FAC-73-A-1 MT 2 OUT VOTED! STRAWBERRY and FAC-73-B-1 MT.1 HO, EL + TEL! STRAWBERRY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Monday 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.
