Germany
September 14, 1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 5213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
7-LN-1537 Manufactured in Germany S
7-LN-1538 Manufactured in Germany S
BudgieCrash Course In Brain Surgery / Nude Disintegrating Parachutist Woman
Vinyl pressings
Crash Course In Brain Surgery / Nude Disintegrating Parachutist Woman
by Budgie · 1971
14 pressings6 countriesHard RockRock
Crash Course In Brain Surgery was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Crash Course In Brain Surgery
12 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 5213
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7-LN-1537 S Manufactured in GermanyRunout, side A
7-LN-1538 S Manufactured in GermanyRunout, side B
7-LN 1537Side A, label
7-LN 1538Side B, label
UK
September 3, 1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MKS 5072
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7-LN-1537-1C 1Runout, Side A
7-LN-1538-1C 1Runout, Side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MKS 5072
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Black & Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
7-LN-1537-1C 1Runout side A
7-LN-1538-1C 1Runout side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-2152
- Format
- 7", Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K-12800 W-1A
K-12806 W-2B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MKS 5072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 5213First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 5213First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | MCA Records MCJB 5213First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 5213First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | New Zealand | MCA Records MC/S 5425First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Turkey | MCA Records 71662First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | MCA Records MKS 5072First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | MCA Records MKS 5072First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2152First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2152First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | MCA Records MKS 5072First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 5213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Kapp Records K-21527", Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| ? | US | Kapp Records K-21527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACrash Course In Brain Surgery2:35
- BNude Disintegrating Parachutist Woman4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crash Course In Brain Surgery are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Crash Course In Brain Surgery are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Crash Course In Brain Surgery first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, US, Italy and more. One of them is MCA Records MCS 5213, released September 14, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Crash Course In Brain Surgery is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCS 5213, MKS 5072, K-2152, MCJB 5213) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-LN-1537 Manufactured in Germany S and 7-LN-1538 Manufactured in Germany S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crash Course In Brain Surgery 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.
