US
1955- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3292
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E3292 S1 JRunout A
E3292 S2 KRunout B
Vinyl pressings
Blue Mist
by Sam Taylor And His Orchestra · 1955
17 pressings4 countriesJazz
Blue Mist was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Mist
7 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 3 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records X3292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3292
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-3292
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA E3292 S1Side 1
CA E3292 S2Side 2
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3292
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-3292
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA E3292 S1Side 1
CA E3292 S2Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | MGM Records E-3292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Canada | MGM Records E3292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Canada | MGM Records E-3292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | France | MGM Records F2 MGM 143 / MGM Records F2-143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | US | MGM Records E3292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | MGM Records X3292First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | MGM Records E3292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | MGM Records E3292LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E3973LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | MGM Records SE-4623LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | MGM Records SE-4623LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | MGM Records SE-4623LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | MGM Records SE-4623LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | MGM Records SE-4623LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-4623LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Polydor MIM-1-8311LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | MGM Records LMG 5012LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Harlem Nocturne
- A2To A Wild Wild Rose
- A3September Song
- A4Bluer Than Blue
- A5The Very Thought Of You
- A6Lonely Love Affair
- B1Don't Take Your Love From Me
- B2Indian Summer
- B3As Time Goes By
- B4Someone To Watch Over Me
- B5Blue Mist
- B6Tara's Theme
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Mist are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Blue Mist are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1976.
When was Blue Mist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada, France. One of them is MGM Records E3292.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Mist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E3292, X3292, E-3292, F2 MGM 143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E3292 S1 J and E3292 S2 K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Mist 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.