US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Moonglow MLP 1002Moonglow SMG-1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMG-64633Matrix Side A
SMG-64634Matrix Side B
ST̶MGL̶ 63433 1 A2 IRunout Side A, Stamped
ST̶MGL̶ 63434 1 A2 IRunout Side B, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Some Blue-Eyed Soul
by The Righteous Brothers · 1964
22 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulRockFunk / Soul
Some Blue-Eyed Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Some Blue-Eyed Soul
17 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 5 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Moonglow 1002Moonglow MLP 1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGL-12157-B ATSide A runout etched, variant 1
MGL-12158-B ATSide B runout etched, variant 1
MGL 12157-A ATSide A runout etched, variant 2
MGL 12158-A ATSide B runout etched, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Moonglow MLP 1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MLP-1002-A Δ7459 SM XXA side runout, variant 1
MLP-1002-B Δ7459X SM XX MRB side runout, variant 1
SLP-1002-A Δ7460 SM MRA side runout, variant 2
SLP-1002-A Δ7460X SM MRB side runout, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Moonglow MLP 1002Moonglow 1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MLP-1002H Δ7459Side A runout
MLP-1002B Δ7459XSide B runout
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Moonglow MG-1002Moonglow MLP 1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGL-1218̷57-1S ɪSide A stamped
MGL-12158-1S ɪSide B stamped
MGL-12157Side A label
MGL-12158Side B label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Moonglow MLP 1002Moonglow SMG-1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST̶MGL̶ 63433 1 A2 IRunout side A, stamped
ST̶MGL̶ 63434 1 A2 IRunout side B, stamped
SMG-64633Label side A
SMG-64634Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Barry B 334 / Barry B 334 (C)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15178First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Festival Records FL 31620First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Pye International NPL.28056First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Moonglow MLP 1002 / Moonglow SMG-1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Moonglow 1002 / Moonglow MLP 1002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Moonglow MLP 1002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Moonglow MLP 1002 / Moonglow 1002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Moonglow MG-1002 / Moonglow MLP 1002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Moonglow MLP 1002 / Moonglow SMG-1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Moonglow MLP 1002 / Moonglow SD-1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Moonglow MLP 1002 / Moonglow S-1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Moonglow MLP 1002 / Moonglow SLP 1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Moonglow MLP 1002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Moonglow MLP 1002First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Calendar Records SR66-920LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Moonglow MLP 1002 / Moonglow 1002LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Baby, What You Want Me To Do2:47
- A2My Tears Will Go Away2:20
- A3Fannie Mae2:15
- A4I Just Want To Make Love To You3:22
- A5Something's Got A Hold On Me3:08
- B1This Little Girl Of Mine2:12
- B2Try To Find Another Man2:20
- B3Night Owl2:35
- B4Bring Your Love To Me2:15
- B5For Your Love3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Some Blue-Eyed Soul are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Some Blue-Eyed Soul are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1966.
When was Some Blue-Eyed Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Moonglow MLP 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Some Blue-Eyed Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLP 1002, 1002, MG-1002, SLP 1002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMG-64633 and SMG-64634. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Some Blue-Eyed Soul 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.
