US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records No. 47
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The VenturesBlue Moon / Lady Of Spain
Vinyl pressings
Blue Moon / Lady Of Spain
by The Ventures · 1961
11 pressings5 countriesSurfInstrumentalRockPop
Blue Moon / Lady Of Spain was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Moon / Lady Of Spain
9 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records No. 47
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DO-695Label A
DO-696Label B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records No. 47
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
DO-695-1A [A1] [R]Runout side A etched [stamped]
DO-696-R [R]Runout side B etched [stamped]
DO-695Label side A
DO-696Label side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records No. 47
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records No. 47
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 - DO - 695 MR △40358Runout area side A
45 - DO - 696 MR △40358-XRunout area side B
DO-695Label side A
DO-696Label side B
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-1891
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-1891First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Dolton Records DO. 47First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | London Records 45-HL 7113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-G697First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Dolton Records No. 47First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Dolton Records No. 47First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Dolton Records No. 47First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Dolton Records No. 47First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Dolton Records No. 47First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | His Master's Voice LIB.477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Dolton Records No. 477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ABlue Moon2:12
- BLady Of Spain1:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Moon / Lady Of Spain are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Blue Moon / Lady Of Spain are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Blue Moon / Lady Of Spain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Australia, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Dolton Records No. 47.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Moon / Lady Of Spain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use No. 47, HL-1891, DO. 47, 45-HL 7113) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Moon / Lady Of Spain 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.
