US
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST 8001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
The FleetwoodsMr. Blue
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Blue
by The Fleetwoods · 1959
15 pressings5 countriesRock
Mr. Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Mr. Blue
6 pressings came out in 1959, 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
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP 2001Dolton Records BLP-2001
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BLP 2001 1 SIDE 1 I B1Side One
BLP_2001_2 SIDE2 I A3Side Two
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST-8001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP 2001
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International BUY/028
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Quality V 1650
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V-1650-S1Side A Etching
V-1650-S2Side B Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Quality V 1650First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Top Rank International BUY/028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Dolton Records BST-8001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Dolton Records BST 8001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Dolton Records BLP 2001 / Dolton Records BLP-2001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Dolton Records BLP 2001First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Dolton Records BST 8001LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1963 | US | Dolton Records BLP 2001LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Dolton Records BST 8001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Dolton Records BST 8001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Liberty K22P-139LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Japan | Liberty K22P-139LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Top Rank International 39/631LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Dolton Records BST-8001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Liberty LST-8001 / Dolton Records BST 8001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Confidential
- A2The Three Caballeros
- A3Raindrops, Teardrops
- A4You Mean Everything To Me
- A5Oh Lord Let It Be
- A6Come Softly To Me
- B1Serenade Of The Bells
- B2Unchained Melody
- B3We Belong Together
- B4Come Go With Me
- B5I Care So Much
- B6Mr. Blue
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Blue are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Mr. Blue are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1981.
When was Mr. Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Dolton Records BST 8001, released November 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 8001, BLP 2001, BST-8001, BUY/028) 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 Mr. Blue 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.
