US
November 3, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla S 297Tamla TS297
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1640-2Side A label
HS-1641-2Side B label
The MiraclesFour In Blue
Vinyl pressings
Four In Blue
by The Miracles · 1969
10 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Four In Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Four In Blue
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 2 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 3, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla S-297Tamla TS297
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1640-2Side A label
HS-1641-2Side B label
US
November 3, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla S 297Tamla TS297
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RCA Hollywood Pressing Plant
- Runout / matrix
X4RS-3687-2 C TS-297 H ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K HS-1640-B4Runout Side A -- "B" is crossed out
X4RS-3688-2 C TS-297 H ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K HS-1641-3Runout Side B
HS-1640-2Side A label
HS-1641-2Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TS297Tamla TAMLA 297
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1640-2 X4RS-3687-1 TS-297 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K ISide A etched ("X4RS...", "I" stamped)
HS-1641-2 X4RS-3688-1 TS-297 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K ISide B etched ("X4RS...", "I" stamped)
HS-1640-2A-side label (set 1)
HS-1641-2B-side label (set 1)
US
November 3, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TS 297 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1640-3 TS-297 X4RS-3637-2Side A runout
HS-1641-3 TS-297 X4RS-3688-2Side B runout
HS-1640-2Side A label
X4RS-3637Side A label
US
November 3, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TS 297
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Tamla Motown TS 297First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Tamla TS297 / Tamla TAMLA 297First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Tamla S 297 / Tamla TS297First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Tamla S-297 / Tamla TS297First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Tamla TS 297 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Tamla TS 297First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Tamla S 297 / Tamla TS297First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11151 / Tamla Motown 1E 062 ◦ 91000LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Tamla Motown TMC 5133LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 054-91000LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1You Send Me (With Your Good Lovin')2:41
- A2Dreams, Dreams2:38
- A3Tomorrow Is Another Day2:37
- A4Hey Jude3:30
- A5California Soul3:05
- A6A Legend In Its Own Time3:07
- B1You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'4:20
- B2We Can Make It We Can2:25
- B3When Nobody Cares4:00
- B4Don't Say You Love Me3:00
- B5Wish I Knew3:00
- B6My World Is Empty Without You3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four In Blue are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Four In Blue are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Four In Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada. One of them is Tamla S 297, released November 3, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Four In Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 297, S-297, TS297, TS 297 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HS-1640-2 and HS-1641-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Four In 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.
