The Police — Reggatta de Blanc
Known pressings
30 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CA | A&M Records | SP 4792 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1979 | DE | A&M Records | 394 792-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1979 | DE | A&M Records | AMLH 64792 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1979 | FR | A&M Records | AMLH 64792 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1979 | GB | A&M Records | AMLH 64792 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records | SP-3713 | 10" Vinyl — 2‐record set |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records | SP-4792 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records | SP-4792 | 12" Vinyl — B |
| 1984 | DE | A&M Records | 394 792-2 | CD |
| 1985 | ES | A&M Records | 394 792-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records | CD-3312 | CD — DIDX pressing |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records | CD-4792 | CD — made in West Germany |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records | CD-4792, DIDX 586 | CD |
| 1995 | US | A&M Records | 75021 3312 2, CD-3312 | CD |
| 2003 | JP | A&M Records | UICY-3741 | CD |
| 2003 | US | A&M Records | 069 493 596-2 | CD — remastered |
| 2003 | US | A&M Records | 069 493 603-2 | SACD (2 channels) |
| 2003 | XE | A&M Records | 069 493 596-2 | CD |
| 2003 | XE | A&M Records | 493 644-2 | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) |
| 2003 | XE | A&M Records | 493 653-2 | Enhanced CD |
| 2007 | JP | A&M Records | UIJY-9004 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2007 | XE | A&M Records | UICY-93190 | Enhanced CD |
| 2008 | JP | Universal International | UICY-90739 | SHM-CD — limited edition |
| 2013 | JP | A&M Records | UICY-40028 | SHM-CD |
| 2013 | JP | A&M Records | UIGY-9538 | SHM-SACD (2 channels) |
| 2019 | XE | A&M Records | 080 460-8 | 12" Vinyl — 2018 remaster |
| 2021 | JP | Universal Music | UICY-40348 | HQCD — 2021 MQA x UHQCD |
| — | CA | A&M Records | CD 69992 | CD |
| — | FR | A&M Records | 394 792-2 | CD — AM+ |
| — | XW | Polydor | — | Digital Media — remastered 2003 |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
The Police "Reggatta de Blanc" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
The Police "Reggatta de Blanc" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
The Police "Reggatta de Blanc" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
The Police "Reggatta de Blanc" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
The Police "Reggatta de Blanc" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
The Police "Reggatta de Blanc" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
The Police "Reggatta de Blanc" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
The Police "Reggatta de Blanc" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
The Police "Reggatta de Blanc" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
The Police "Reggatta de Blanc" audiophile limited CD