Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 7-258306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Boom Crash OperaCity Flat
Vinyl pressings
City Flat
by Boom Crash Opera · 1987
12 pressings2 countriesNew WavePop RockRock
City Flat was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 City Flat
12 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 7-258306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 0-258306
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 0-258306
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 7-258306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 7-258306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 7-258306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 7-258306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 0-258306First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 0-258306First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 7-258306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 7-258306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 7-258306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 0-258306First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 7-258306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 0258305First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 0-258305First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | New Zealand | WEA 7-258305First year12", 7", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACity Flat4:02
- BSpirit Of Progress3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of City Flat are there?
12 vinyl pressings of City Flat are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was City Flat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Australia, New Zealand. One of them is WEA 7-258306.
How do I tell if my copy of City Flat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-258306, 0-258306, 0258305, 0-258305) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is City Flat 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.