US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST 8034
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BST-8034A-1A A 2 Rside A runout etched [except 2]
BST-8034B-2 AI Rside B runout etched [except AI R]
Vic DanaRed Roses For A Blue Lady
Vinyl pressings
Red Roses For A Blue Lady
by Vic Dana · 1965
10 pressings3 countriesEasy ListeningVocalPop
Red Roses For A Blue Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Red Roses For A Blue Lady
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP 2034
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP-2034
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP-2034
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST-4-8034
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBY 1262
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Dolton Records BLP-2034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Dolton Records BST 2034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Liberty LBY 1262First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Dolton Records BST 8034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Dolton Records BLP 2034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Dolton Records BLP-2034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Dolton Records BLP-2034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Dolton Records BST-4-8034First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Dolton Records BST 8034LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Dolton Records BST 8034LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Red Roses For A Blue Lady2:45
- A2I'll Be Around2:34
- A3You're My Everything2:18
- A4I'll See You In My Dreams2:29
- A5I'm In The Mood For Love2:37
- A6I'll Be Seeing You2:42
- B1You Were Meant For Me2:29
- B2Love After Midnight2:45
- B3Once In A While2:24
- B4It Had To Be You2:24
- B5I'd Trade All Of My Tomorrows (For Just One Yesterday)2:18
- B6I'll Get By2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Roses For A Blue Lady are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Red Roses For A Blue Lady are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Red Roses For A Blue Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Dolton Records BST 8034.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Roses For A Blue Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 8034, BLP 2034, BLP-2034, BST-4-8034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BST-8034A-1A A 2 R and BST-8034B-2 AI R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Red Roses For A Blue Lady 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.