US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Wing Records 873 995-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
873-995-1-AS HUB DMS HERBIE JR :¬)Side 1
873-995-1-BS HUB DMS HERBIE JR :¬)Side 2
Tony! Toni! Toné!The Blues
Vinyl pressings
The Blues
by Tony! Toni! Toné! · 1990
13 pressings7 countriesNew Jack SwingContemporary R&BHip HopFunk / Soul
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 Blues
11 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Wing Records 873 994-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
90-1753Side A label
90-1776Side B label
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Wing Records PRO 812-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-812-1-90-1753 SP SRC 1-1 DMS HERBIE JR. :-)Runout Etching - Both Sides
90-1753Label Matrix - Both Sides
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor WINGX 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Wing Records WING 8Polydor 877 430-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WING 8 A-1U-1-1Q1Runout stamped side A
WING 8 B-1 U-1-Q1Runout stamped side B
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 873 995-1
- Format
- 12", 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Polydor 873 995-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Canada | Polygram 873 995-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | France | Polygram 877 431-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Polygram 877 431-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Polygram 877 430-7First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Polydor 877 430-7First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Polydor WINGX 8First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Wing Records WING 8 / Polydor 877 430-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Wing Records 873 995-1First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Wing Records 873 995-112", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | US | Wing Records 873 994-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Wing Records PRO 812-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 873 994-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1The Blues (The Mix)4:13
- A2The Blues (The Other The Mix)4:49
- B1The Blues (Extended Version)6:54
- B2The Blues (T.T.T. Mix) (Tyler Talkin' Trash)5:33
- B3The Blues (The Dusted Mix)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Blues are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Blues are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Wing Records 873 995-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 873 995-1, 873 994-7, PRO 812-1, WINGX 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 873-995-1-AS HUB DMS HERBIE JR :¬) and 873-995-1-BS HUB DMS HERBIE JR :¬). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.