UK
July 10, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1193 A-1U-1-2Runout, side A, stamped
VS 1193 B-1U-1-Runout, side B, stamped
Roy OrbisonCalifornia Blue
Vinyl pressings
California Blue
by Roy Orbison · 1989
12 pressings7 countriesBlues RockRock
California Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 California Blue
12 pressings came out in 1989, 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
July 10, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · White Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1193 A-1U-1-2Runout, side A, stamped
VS 1193 B-1U-1-1Runout, side B, stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1193
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
D VST 1193 A-1U-1-1Side A, stamped
D VST 1193 B-1U-1-1Side B, stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1193
- Format
- 7", Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1193 A-1U-1-Q4Side A Stamped
VS 1193 B-1U-1-Q4Side B Stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1193
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
D VST 1193 A-1U-1-1Side A (Stamped)
D VST 1193 B-1U-1-1Side B (Stamped)
US
May 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7-99202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-VR 56421 DMM-1 SP 1-1 PrecisionSide A runout
ST-VR 51889 DMM- 3 SP 1-1 PrecisionSide B runout
ST-VR-56421-SPSide A label
ST-VR-51889-SPSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin JUKE 9500First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin VS1500First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 112 389 / Virgin 112 389-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Virgin 612 389 / Virgin 612 389-213First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Ireland | Virgin VS 1193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1193First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VS 1193First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1193First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1989 | US | Virgin 7-99202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VS 1193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VS 1193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Virgin VS 1193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACalifornia Blue3:55
- BBlue Bayou (Live)3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of California Blue are there?
12 vinyl pressings of California Blue are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was California Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin VS 1193, released July 10, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of California Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 1193, VST 1193, 7-99202, JUKE 9500) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 1193 A-1U-1-2 and VS 1193 B-1U-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is California 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.
