UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Blue August Records 12 JUN 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
The Blue August ProjectOxygen
Vinyl pressings
Oxygen
by The Blue August Project · 1987
14 pressings8 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Oxygen was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Oxygen
13 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Blue August Records 12 JUN 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo, White Label · One Sided
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Blue August Records JUN 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JUN-4-A.* MAXRunout side A
JUN-4-B.* MAXRunout side B
Australia
June 1987- Label and catalog number
- Body Beat BB517
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Japan
October 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Alfa International ALI-13021
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Japan
October 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Alfa International ALI-774
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Power Records PXD-083First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Comotion 80051 / Comotion CMT 80 051First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint |
| 1987 | France | Comotion CMT 80 050First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.20771First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-774First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | South Africa | Gresham Records DGS 470First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | Blue August Records 12 JUN 4First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Blue August Records 12 JUN 4First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo, White Label |
| 1987 | UK | Blue August Records JUN 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Body Beat BB517First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-13021First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-774First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-13021First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Portugal | Musicata 205012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOxygen (Extended Dance Version)
- B1Oxygen (Dirty Dub Remix)
- B2Oxygen (7" Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oxygen are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Oxygen are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Oxygen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australia, Japan, Canada and more. One of them is Blue August Records 12 JUN 4.
How do I tell if my copy of Oxygen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 JUN 4, JUN 4, BB517, ALI-13021) 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 Oxygen 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.