US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 1204A&M Records AM-1204
- Format
- 7", Single
Ta Mara & The SeenBlueberry Gossip
Vinyl pressings
Blueberry Gossip
by Ta Mara & The Seen · 1988
12 pressings6 countriesElectroDowntempoFunkElectronic
Blueberry Gossip was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Blueberry Gossip
12 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12269
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 1204
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records PR-4402
- Format
- 12", Promo, Picture Disc, Shape
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12269
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
A&M-SP-012269A AA ES-2 -EMW-Runout, side A, etched
A&M-SP-012269B\\ ES-2 -EMW-Runout, side B, etched
SP-12269-1Label side A
SP-12269-BLabel side B
Japan
June 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records C12Y3240
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12269First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12269First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | A&M Records 390 318-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | A&M Records 390 318-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | A&M Records 390 318-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records AM 1204First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records PR-4402First year12", Promo, Picture Disc, Shape · Promo, Picture disc | 12", Promo, Picture Disc, Shape · Promo, Picture disc |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records AM 1204 / A&M Records AM-1204First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records SP-12269First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records SP-12269First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | A&M Records C12Y3240First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | A&M Records C12Y3240First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABlueberry Gossip4:11
- BSummertime Love4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blueberry Gossip are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Blueberry Gossip are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Blueberry Gossip first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Japan, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is A&M Records AM 1204.
How do I tell if my copy of Blueberry Gossip is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 1204, SP-12269, PR-4402, C12Y3240) 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 Blueberry Gossip 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.
