US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-28864
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Christopher CrossCharm The Snake
Vinyl pressings
Charm The Snake
by Christopher Cross · 1985
12 pressings7 countriesSoft RockRock
Charm The Snake was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Charm The Snake
12 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-2379
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-28864
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DCA 3477V1SA and AA Matrix
7-28864-DCA-3477V1-S-SH1 R-14937-SH1 Future Disc SLM △ 10779 1-A and AA Runouts
Japan
November 28, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P-2032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P-2032-1Side 1
P-2032-2Side 2
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records mx210832
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-28864
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records mx210832First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7-28864First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 88647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 88647First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 928 864-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records SWB 228First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Peru | Warner Bros. Records F-WBR 0728864.9First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-2379First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-28864First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-28864First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-2032First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-2032First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACharm The Snake3:50
- BOpen Your Heart5:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charm The Snake are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Charm The Snake are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Charm The Snake first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Japan, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 7-28864.
How do I tell if my copy of Charm The Snake is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-28864, PRO-A-2379, P-2032, mx210832) 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 Charm The Snake 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.
