UK
February 28, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EMI 5549
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Strange CruiseRebel Blue Rocker
Vinyl pressings
Rebel Blue Rocker
by Strange Cruise · 1986
13 pressings6 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Rebel Blue Rocker was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Rebel Blue Rocker
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 6 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
February 28, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5549
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
February 28, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5549
- Format
- 7", White Label
Country unknown
February 28, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label, Stereo
Australia
February 28, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI ED.194EMI ED 194
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ED 194 ASide A Label
ED 194 BSide A Label
Australia
February 28, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 1745
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | EMI 1A K060-20 1127 6 / EMI K 060 20 1127 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | EMI 1567116First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | EMI 2010557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | EMI 156711612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Spain | EMI 052-20 1127 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Unknown | EMIFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label, Stereo |
| 1986 | Australia | EMI ED.194 / EMI ED 194First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | EMI EMI 1745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | EMI 006 20 1055 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Spain | EMI 006 20 155 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | EMI 12EMI 5549First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | EMI EMI 5549First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | UK | EMI EMI 5549First year7", White Label | 7", White Label |
Tracklist
- ARebel Blue Rocker3:15
- BLove Addiction2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rebel Blue Rocker are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Rebel Blue Rocker are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Rebel Blue Rocker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, Netherlands, Spain and more. One of them is EMI 12EMI 5549, released February 28, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Rebel Blue Rocker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12EMI 5549, EMI 5549, ED.194, EMI 1745) 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 Rebel Blue Rocker 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.