Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Cramps Records CRSLP 5104
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CRS - 5104 AEtched in Runout area side A
CRS - 5104 BEtched in Runout area side B
CRSLP 5104/1Label side A
CRSLP 5104/1Label side B
AreaAre(A)zione
Vinyl pressings
Are(A)zione
by Area · 1975
10 pressings4 countriesAvantgardeJazz-RockProg RockJazz
Are(A)zione was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Are(A)zione
4 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Cramps Records 940.528
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Cramps Records P-10393C
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Cramps Records P-10393C
- Format
- LP, Promo · Gatefold
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Cramps Records 940.528First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Cramps Records 940.528LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Italy | Cramps Records CRSLP 5104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Cramps Records P-10393CFirst yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Cramps Records P-10393CFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Italy | Cramps Records 5205 104Album, LP, Reissue | Album, LP, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Italy | Get Back GET 5104 / Get Back GET5104LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Italy | Akarma AK 397LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Italy | Sony Music 19439785781 / Cramps Records 19439785781LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Sony Music 19658703091 / Cramps Records 19658703091LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Luglio, Agosto, Settembre (Nero)4:25
- A2La Mela Di Odessa11:10
- A3Cometa Rossa5:40
- B1Are(A)zione14:37
- B2L'Internazionale3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Are(A)zione are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Are(A)zione are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 2022.
When was Are(A)zione first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Italy, France, Japan. One of them is Cramps Records CRSLP 5104.
How do I tell if my copy of Are(A)zione is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRSLP 5104, 940.528, P-10393C) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CRS - 5104 A and CRS - 5104 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Are(A)zione 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.
