US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2087-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)
by Styx · 1978
25 pressings12 countriesClassic RockRock
Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Collar Man (Long Nights)
24 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 11 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2087-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
12538 S P1Runout side A, etched
12539 S P4Runout side B, etched
12538-SLabel Side A
12539-SLabel Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2087-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12538 S M2 MR ◁105083 STERLINGRunout side A
12539 S M1 MR ◁105083-X STERLINGRunout side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2087-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
12538-S T2 TIIII [STERLING]Runout side A, etched [stamped]
T 12539 S TI [STERLING]Runout side B, etched [stamped]
12538-SLabel Side A
12539-SLabel Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2087-S
- Format
- 7", Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
12538 S M1 MR 105083 STERLING
12539 S M1 MR 105083-X STERLING
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2087-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
12538-S T2 TIIII [STERLING]Runout side A, etched [stamped]
T 12539 S TI [STERLING]Runout side B, etched [stamped]
12538-SLabel Side A
12539-SLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | A&M Records 31C 006 61778First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2087First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 6647First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 6647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | A&M Records AMS S 6647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-1005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-1005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 6871First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 6871First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 7275First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1262First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | A&M Records AMS-6647First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7388First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMSP 7388First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7388First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | A&M Records K72757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlue Collar Man (Long Nights)3:37
- BSuperstars3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records 2087-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2087-S, 2087, AMS 7388, AMSP 7388) 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 Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) 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.
