Barbados
1976- Label and catalog number
- WIRL W 508
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W508 - ASide A runout etched
W508 - BSide B runout etched
Wendy AlleyneMidnight Blue
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Blue
by Wendy Alleyne · 1976
10 pressings5 countriesCalypsoSoulReggaeFunk / Soul
Midnight Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Midnight Blue
10 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Barbados
1976- Label and catalog number
- WIRL W 508
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Blue label
Barbados
1976- Label and catalog number
- WIRL W 508
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- WIRL W 508
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GS W508 A
GS W508 B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- WIRL W 508
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GS W508 A
GS W508 B
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- WIRL W 508
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W-508-S1Runout Side A
W-508-S1Runout Side B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Barbados | WIRL W 508First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Barbados | WIRL W 508First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Barbados | WIRL W 508First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Canada | WIRL W 508First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | WIRL W 508First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Total SoundsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Total SoundsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Fleet 103.860First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | WIRL W 508First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | WIRL W 508First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMidnight Blue
- BYou Got To Have An Understanding
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Blue are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Midnight Blue are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Midnight Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Barbados, US, Canada, Jamaica and more. One of them is WIRL W 508.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W 508, 103.860) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W508 - A and W508 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnight Blue 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.