Manchester Special Edition Blue vs Sapphire Blue compares two records that look alike and are priced alike: Manchester Special Edition Blue Cigarettes (SKU SS-191) and Manchester Sapphire Blue Cigarettes (SKU SS-196). Both are blue Manchester cartons recorded at A$230.00 regular and A$195.50 current, and both show in stock. The short answer: if the image you are checking shows a blue Manchester pack with white tipping detail, the record points to SS-191; if the pack is the sapphire-toned Manchester Sapphire Blue carton, it points to SS-196. Because the two cartons cost the same, the exact name and SKU, not the colour, settle which record you are looking at.
This is a visual comparison verification note from the Qyvaxon Image Provenance Register. Below we put the facts in one table, walk through the image evidence for each SKU, and give a quick lunch-break decision path for adult smokers in Australia.
Manchester Special Edition Blue vs Sapphire Blue: Side-by-Side
The table below is built from live WooCommerce catalogue data recorded on 9 August 2026. Both are simple products sold as one carton containing 10 packs.
| Detail | Special Edition Blue | Sapphire Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Exact recorded name | Manchester Special Edition Blue Cigarettes | Manchester Sapphire Blue Cigarettes |
| SKU | SS-191 | SS-196 |
| Regular price | A$230.00 | A$230.00 |
| Current price | A$195.50 | A$195.50 |
| Stock status | In stock | In stock |
| Sale unit | 1 carton (10 packs) | 1 carton (10 packs) |
| Category | Manchester | Manchester |
| Product page | Manchester Special Edition Blue (SS-191) | Manchester Sapphire Blue (SS-196) |
On paper the two records are identical except for the name and the SKU. That is why the image record matters: when a shopper sees a photo of a blue Manchester carton, price and stock cannot identify which record it belongs to.
Image Evidence: Where Each Photo Record Lives
The first image record is attached to the SS-191 product page. It loads successfully, measures 1000 by 1000 pixels, and its stored alt text describes the pack as having white tipping detail. That tipping detail is the visible cue: when the photo shows a Manchester pack with white tipping, the record on file is SS-191.
The second image record is attached to the SS-196 product page. It loads successfully, measures 600 by 800 pixels, and its stored alt text reads Manchester Sapphire Blue Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs). The public page and the media library therefore agree on which image belongs to which SKU.
Visual Differences: What the Two Records Actually Show
At a glance the two cartons are the same family of blue packs, which is why buyers confuse them. The SS-191 image shows the Special Edition Blue pack with white tipping detail; the SS-196 image shows the Sapphire Blue pack without that cue. The difference is subtle: both packs are blue, both carry the Manchester design language, and neither image carries a price label that would separate them.
Qyvaxon keeps a simple rule: the written record, meaning the full product name plus the SKU, is the first evidence, and the image is supporting evidence. Colour alone cannot identify a Manchester carton because the catalogue lists several blue-family records. Read the full name, check the SKU string, then use the image and its alt text as confirmation. That sequence works for cigarette image verification across every brand on the site.
Price, Stock and Carton Size: Identical on Paper
Both cartons are recorded at A$230.00 regular and A$195.50 current, both are in stock, and both are sold as one carton of 10 packs. Because the figures are identical, price does not help you choose; this is a record-verification problem, not a price problem. A price tag of A$195.50 is consistent with both SS-191 and SS-196, so price alone never settles the record.
Which Blue Manchester Carton Should You Choose?
For a quick lunch-break decision, follow the name and the SKU in this order. First, read the full name: Special Edition Blue points to SS-191, while Sapphire Blue points to SS-196. Second, check the SKU string, because SS-191 and SS-196 are not interchangeable records even though the packs look alike. Third, use the image as supporting evidence: white tipping detail matches SS-191, and the sapphire blue pack matches SS-196. Fourth, confirm the sale unit is one carton of 10 packs and the current price is A$195.50.
Since both cartons cost the same, the decision is about which record your image belongs to. If photo and name agree on Special Edition Blue, order Manchester Special Edition Blue (SS-191); if they agree on Sapphire Blue, order Manchester Sapphire Blue (SS-196). For the wider range, browse the Manchester category page; for other blue-family records, read our comparison of Manchester Sapphire Blue vs UK Sapphire Blue. The method behind each check is summarised in the Cigarette Image Records Australia guide and the exact product directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are Manchester Special Edition Blue and Sapphire Blue the same product?
No. They are separate catalogue records with different SKUs: SS-191 for Special Edition Blue and SS-196 for Sapphire Blue, even though both are blue Manchester cartons at the same price.
2. Can I tell the two blue cartons apart from colour alone?
No. Both packs are blue, so colour is not enough. Read the full name, check the SKU string, and treat the image as supporting evidence: SS-191 shows white tipping detail, SS-196 is the Sapphire Blue pack.
3. Do the two cartons cost the same?
Yes. As of 9 August 2026 both are recorded at A$230.00 regular and A$195.50 current, in stock, sold as one carton of 10 packs.
4. Where can I verify each SKU official record?
The SS-191 and SS-196 product pages, the Manchester category page, and the Cigarette Image Records Australia guide are the reference points for checking names, SKUs, prices and images before you order.
5. How do I check a cigarette image against a SKU?
Match the full name on the record first, then the SKU string, then use the image and its alt text as confirmation. The same method is used across all brands in the Qyvaxon image provenance register.
Adults 18+ only. Qyvaxon is an Australian adult tobacco catalogue. Tobacco products contain nicotine, which is addictive, and smoking causes serious health risks. This factual catalogue entry does not provide medical advice or make health claims. Prices and stock shown were read from the catalogue on 9 August 2026 and may change.
