UK
2005- Label and catalog number
- Vagrant Records VRUK012LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red
- Runout / matrix
VRUK-012LP-A-1Side A Etched
VRUK-012LP-B2Side B Etched
Vinyl pressings
Crimson
by Alkaline Trio · 2005
20 pressings4 countriesPunkRock
Crimson was first pressed on vinyl in 2005. 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 Crimson
3 pressings came out in 2005, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
2005- Label and catalog number
- Vagrant Records VRUK012LPHassle Records VRUK012LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VRUK - 012LP - A-1Runout Side A
VRUK - 012LP - B-2Runout Side B
US
2005- Label and catalog number
- Vagrant VR509
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UNIVERSAL VR509 A DC BQS ⓤSide A runout
UNIVERSAL VR509 B DC BQS ⓤSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Vagrant Records VRUK012LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | UK | Vagrant Records VRUK012LP / Hassle Records VRUK012LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2005 | US | Vagrant VR509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2009 | US | Vagrant Records CSDLP1127LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | US | Vagrant Records CSDLP1127 / Cobraside Distribution Inc. CSDLP1127LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | US | Vagrant Records CSDLP1127LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2009 | US | Vagrant Records CSDLP1127LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | US | Vagrant Records CSDLP1127LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2009 | US | Vagrant Records CSDLP1127LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | US | Vagrant Records CSDLP1127LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Vagrant Records VR409LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Vagrant Records VR4404LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Vagrant Records VR4404 / BMG 4050538230123LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Netherlands | Not On Label VR4404LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Vagrant Records VR4408 / BMG 53880110010", Album, Reissue | 10", Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | US | Vagrant Records / BMG 53880110010", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Vagrant Records / BMG 53880110010", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Vagrant Records VR4404 / BMG 4050538230123LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2026 | US | Vagrant Records VR4404 / BMG 4050538230123LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Vagrant Records VR4404LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Time To Waste
- A2The Poison
- A3Burn
- A4Mercy Me
- A5Dethbed
- A6Settle For Satin
- A7Sadie
- B1Fall Victim
- B2I Was A Prayer
- B3Prevent This Tragedy
- B4Back To Hell
- B5Your Neck
- B6Smoke
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crimson are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Crimson are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2005 and 2026.
When was Crimson first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2005, in UK, US. One of them is Vagrant Records VRUK012LP.
How do I tell if my copy of Crimson is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VRUK012LP, VR509) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VRUK-012LP-A-1 and VRUK-012LP-B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crimson 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.
