Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 1019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-1019-A-Runout side A
EPC-1019-B-Runout side B
The TremeloesBlue Suede Tie
Vinyl pressings
Blue Suede Tie
by The Tremeloes · 1972
11 pressings8 countriesPop RockPop
Blue Suede Tie was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Blue Suede Tie
7 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 1019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-1019-A-Runout Side A
EPC-1019-B-Runout Side B
UK
November 17, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 1019
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 1019 A1 AUNTIE B RAYSRunout, A-side, stamped/etched
CBS S 1019 B1Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
November 17, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 1019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 1019 A1 AUNTIE B RAYSRunout, A-side, stamped/etched
CBS S 1019 B1Runout, B-side, stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Epic 5-10996First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Epic EPC S 1019First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Epic EPC S 1019First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Epic EPC S 1019 / Epic EPC 1019First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Epic 5-10996First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | UK | Epic EPC S 1019First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Epic EPC S 1019First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | France | Epic EPC 10197", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | Epic EPC10197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Yugoslavia | Epic EPC S 1019 / Epic EPC 10197", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Epic EPC S 10197", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABlue Suede Tie3:16
- BYodel Ay3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Suede Tie are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Blue Suede Tie are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Blue Suede Tie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Epic EPC S 1019.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Suede Tie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC S 1019, 5-10996) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC-1019-A- and EPC-1019-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Suede Tie 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.
