For Australian adults aged 18 and over. Facts checked against the live Virqalo catalogue on 8 August 2026.
Quick difference framework: three lines, nine records
The Virqalo adult tobacco catalogue lists nine Manchester cigarette records, and every one is sold as one carton containing 10 packs. The nine records fall into three groups:
- United Kingdom line — three records whose exact titles carry the words “United Kingdom”: Manchester United Kingdom Red (SS-250), Manchester United Kingdom Reserve (SS-218) and Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue (SS-232).
- Core line — five standard Manchester records: Manchester Lights (SS-208), Manchester Sapphire Blue (SS-196), Manchester Special Edition Blue (SS-191), Manchester Reserve (SS-204) and the record displayed simply as Sapphire Blue Cigarettes (SS-214).
- Double Drive line — one flavour-named record: Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint (SS-1779).
Each record is a separate catalogue entry with its own SKU. They are distinct records and are not substitutes for one another. If your search returns a Manchester listing, match the complete displayed title together with the SKU before you decide, and confirm the sale unit (one carton, 10 packs) on the product page.
The nine Manchester records at a glance
| Exact displayed title | SKU | Line | Displayed price at check (8 Aug 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Special Edition Blue Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-191 | Core | A$196.42 sale / A$230.00 regular |
| Manchester Sapphire Blue Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-196 | Core | A$196.42 sale / A$230.00 regular |
| Manchester Reserve Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-204 | Core | A$196.42 sale / A$230.00 regular |
| Manchester Lights Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-208 | Core | A$196.42 sale / A$230.00 regular |
| Sapphire Blue Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-214 | Core | A$196.42 sale / A$230.00 regular |
| Manchester United Kingdom Reserve Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-218 | United Kingdom | A$196.42 sale / A$230.00 regular |
| Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-232 | United Kingdom | A$196.42 sale / A$230.00 regular |
| Manchester United Kingdom Red Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-250 | United Kingdom | A$196.42 sale / A$230.00 regular |
| Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-1779 | Double Drive | A$213.50 sale / A$250.00 regular |
Prices are the sale and regular amounts displayed at the time of checking. Prices and stock status are live fields that can change, so read them on the final product page when you order.
The United Kingdom line: Red, Reserve and Sapphire Blue
Three Manchester records carry “United Kingdom” in their exact titles: Manchester United Kingdom Red (SS-250), Manchester United Kingdom Reserve (SS-218) and Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue (SS-232). “United Kingdom” is part of the record identity — do not drop it from the name or assume it describes a different line. If you are comparing the three United Kingdom records with each other, our guide to the United Kingdom edition records walks through which one is which.
None of the three exact titles carries an mg figure, so the reliable identity fields are the full displayed title, the SKU and the direct product URL.
The core line: Lights, Sapphire Blue, Special Edition Blue and Reserve
The five standard records are Manchester Lights (SS-208), Manchester Sapphire Blue (SS-196), Manchester Special Edition Blue (SS-191), Manchester Reserve (SS-204) and Sapphire Blue Cigarettes (SS-214).
The SS-214 record is the one family member whose displayed title omits the brand word: it appears as “Sapphire Blue Cigarettes” even though it sits in the Manchester brand category. That omission is a common source of confusion — the record is still identified by its complete title and SKU SS-214, not by the brand word alone. For a close look at the two records that share the full “Sapphire Blue” wording, see Manchester Sapphire Blue: two exact catalogue records.
The Double Drive line: Blueberry Mint
Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint (SS-1779) is the only Manchester record whose exact title carries a flavour descriptor (Blueberry Mint). It is also the only Manchester record that showed a different price at check: A$213.50 sale / A$250.00 regular, compared with A$196.42 / A$230.00 for the other eight. Our single-record check for Double Drive Blueberry Mint covers the exact match routine, and the capsule-style naming explainer explains how “Double” and flavour words are read in catalogue titles generally.
How to tell the four blue-named records apart
Four Manchester records carry blue-family words in their exact titles. They are separate entries and are not interchangeable:
| Exact displayed title | SKU | How the name differs |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Special Edition Blue Cigarettes | SS-191 | Uses “Special Edition Blue”, not “Sapphire Blue” |
| Manchester Sapphire Blue Cigarettes | SS-196 | Full brand word + “Sapphire Blue” |
| Sapphire Blue Cigarettes | SS-214 | No brand word in the displayed title |
| Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue Cigarettes | SS-232 | Adds “United Kingdom” before “Sapphire Blue” |
When a search returns any of these, confirm the exact SKU on the destination page. A shared colour word is not enough to identify the record.
Prices and sale units (checked 8 August 2026)
- Eight of the nine records displayed A$196.42 sale / A$230.00 regular.
- Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint (SS-1779) displayed A$213.50 sale / A$250.00 regular.
- All nine records were in stock and are sold as one carton containing 10 packs.
- Prices can change; always read the live price and stock status on the product page before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
How many Manchester records are in the Virqalo catalogue?
Nine, as of 8 August 2026: five core-line records, three United Kingdom records and one Double Drive record. All are listed in the Manchester brand category.
Is Manchester Sapphire Blue the same as Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue?
No. They are two separate records with different exact titles and different SKUs: Manchester Sapphire Blue Cigarettes is SS-196, and Manchester United Kingdom Sapphire Blue Cigarettes is SS-232. They are distinct records and are not substitutes for each other.
Why does one record appear as just “Sapphire Blue Cigarettes”?
That is the displayed title of SKU SS-214. It omits the brand word, but the record sits in the Manchester brand category and is identified by its complete title and SKU.
Are Manchester Reserve and Manchester United Kingdom Reserve the same record?
No. Manchester Reserve Cigarettes is SS-204, and Manchester United Kingdom Reserve Cigarettes is SS-218. “United Kingdom” changes the record identity.
Do all Manchester cartons cost the same?
At the 8 August 2026 check, eight records displayed A$196.42 sale / A$230.00 regular, and Manchester Double Drive Blueberry Mint (SS-1779) displayed A$213.50 sale / A$250.00 regular. Prices can change, so confirm the live amount on the product page.
Do any Manchester record titles include an mg strength figure?
No. None of the nine exact titles carries an mg figure, so use the full displayed title and the SKU to identify a record rather than a strength number.
Where can I check the exact record?
Open the Manchester brand category, read the full title, then open the product page whose SKU matches. Confirm the sale unit and current price there. These records are for Australian adults aged 18 and over only.
Where to check the exact record
The Manchester brand category lists all nine live records: Manchester cigarettes in the Virqalo catalogue. Open the product page whose SKU matches your search, confirm the complete displayed title, the sale unit and the current price, and keep the exact SKU with your order notes. Tobacco products are for adults aged 18 and over; this article is catalogue identification only and is not health advice.