US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24308
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GHS-24308-A SR-2 Mastered By Capitol Wally SRCRunout A
GHS-24308-B SR-1 Mastered By Capitol Wally SRCRunout B
The SimpsonsThe Simpsons Sing The Blues
Vinyl pressings
The Simpsons Sing The Blues
by The Simpsons · 1990
15 pressings11 countriesSoundtrackPop RapNoveltySoul
The Simpsons Sing The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 The Simpsons Sing The Blues
6 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Argentina
1990- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records TLP-24308
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ecuador
1990- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24308
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7599-24308-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 759 924308-1-AxMachine Stamped Side A
43Hand Etched Side A
R / S Alsdorf 759 924308-1-B x xMachine Stamped Side B
13Hand Etched Side B
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 24308Geffen Records GHS 24308
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
104 DM F-3147 A-1Side A, variant 1
104 DM F-3147 B-4Side B, variant 1
104 DM F-3147 A-3Side A, variant 2
104 DM F-3147 B-4 IISide B, variant 2
Mexico
1990- Label and catalog number
- Warner Music Mexico LPNB-7050Geffen Records LPNB-7050
- Format
- LP
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.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | Geffen Records TLP-24308First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Ecuador | Geffen Records GHS 24308First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | Geffen Records 7599-24308-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | Geffen Records GEF 24308 / Geffen Records GHS 24308First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Mexico | Warner Music Mexico LPNB-7050 / Geffen Records LPNB-7050First yearLP | LP |
| 1990 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24308First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Brazil | Geffen Records 170.8005 / Geffen Records GHS 24308LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Brazil | Geffen Records GHS 24308LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Mexico | Geffen Records GEF2-4308LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | South Africa | Geffen Records GEFL 20005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Spain | DGC 5C GEF 24431 / DGC GEF 24431 (5C)LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Spain | Geffen Records GEF 24308 (5C) / Geffen Records 5C GEF-24308LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Venezuela | Geffen Records 70.204LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Colombia | Geffen Records 11613707015LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | Geffen Records 1002500LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Do The Bartman5:10
- A2School Day3:56
- A3Born Under A Bad Sign3:08
- A4Moanin' Lisa Blues4:48
- A5Deep, Deep Trouble4:27
- B1God Bless The Child4:29
- B2I Love To See You Smile3:07
- B3Springfield Soul Stew2:37
- B4Look At All Those Idiots3:51
- B5Sibling Rivalry4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Simpsons Sing The Blues are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Simpsons Sing The Blues are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1990 and 1992.
When was The Simpsons Sing The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, Argentina, Ecuador, Europe and more. One of them is Geffen Records GHS 24308.
How do I tell if my copy of The Simpsons Sing The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GHS 24308, TLP-24308, 7599-24308-1, GEF 24308) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GHS-24308-A SR-2 Mastered By Capitol Wally SRC and GHS-24308-B SR-1 Mastered By Capitol Wally SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Simpsons Sing The Blues 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.
