US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records 320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The VenturesBlue Star / Comin' Home Baby
Vinyl pressings
Blue Star / Comin' Home Baby
by The Ventures · 1966
13 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRock
Blue Star / Comin' Home Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Star / Comin' Home Baby
10 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records #320Dolton Records DOR-320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records DOR-320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DO-848Label A
DO-849Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records NO. 320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records 320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records DO.320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DO848 FRunout Side A
DO849 FRunout Side B
DO-848Label Side A
DO-849Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Dolton Records DO.320First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Liberty L 23 245 / Liberty LIB 320 WFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | India | Liberty LIB 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Japan | Liberty LR-1548First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | South Africa | Liberty 45-LIB 320JFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | US | Dolton Records 320First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Dolton Records #320 / Dolton Records DOR-320First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Dolton Records DOR-320First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Dolton Records 320First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Dolton Records NO. 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | Liberty No. 320, DO 8497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Liberty LR-15487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Mexico | Musart L550457", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABlue Star2:16
- BComin' Home Baby2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Star / Comin' Home Baby are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Blue Star / Comin' Home Baby are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Blue Star / Comin' Home Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Germany, India and more. One of them is Dolton Records 320.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Star / Comin' Home Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 320, #320, DOR-320, NO. 320) 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 Star / Comin' Home Baby 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.
