US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 422-818 652-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 53
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ↔ 422-818 652-1 ASSide A runout
A-2 ↔ 422-818 652-1 BSSide B runout
The Statler BrothersAtlanta Blue
Vinyl pressings
Atlanta Blue
by The Statler Brothers · 1984
10 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Atlanta Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Atlanta Blue
6 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 422-818 652-1 M-1Mercury 818 652-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 72, PRC
- Runout / matrix
422-818 652-1 AS PRC--R1-1-1-8Side A runout etched
422-818 652-1 BS PRC--R1-1-1-8Side B runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 422-818 652-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-818 652-1 ASSide A runout
422-818 652-1 BSSide B runout
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERL 40
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australasia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 818 652-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-4089
- Format
- LP, Album, 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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australasia | Mercury 818 652-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Mercury SRM 1-4089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | Mercury 818 652-1 M-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | UK | Mercury MERL 40First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Mercury 818 652-1 M-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | Mercury 422-818 652-1 M-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Mercury 422-818 652-1 M-1 / Mercury 818 652-1 M-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Mercury 422-818 652-1 M-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury 422-818 652-1 M-1 / Mercury 818 652-1 M-1LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Mercury 818 652-1 M-1LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Atlanta Blue2:47
- A2If It Makes A Difference3:32
- A3(Let's Just) Take One Night At A Time2:28
- A4Angel In Her Face3:07
- A5*Holly*Wood*2:48
- B1One Takes The Blame3:30
- B2Give It Your Best3:14
- B3No Love Lost3:31
- B4One Size Fits All2:25
- B5My Only Love3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Atlanta Blue are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Atlanta Blue are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Atlanta Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australasia, Canada. One of them is Mercury 422-818 652-1 M-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Atlanta Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 422-818 652-1 M-1, MERL 40, 818 652-1, SRM 1-4089) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-1 ↔ 422-818 652-1 AS and A-2 ↔ 422-818 652-1 BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Atlanta 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.
