Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Cruisin' Records CRN 737
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · USA flag
- Runout / matrix
CRN 737 A MGRunout side A
CRN 737 B MGRunout side B
CRN 737 ALabel side A
CRN 737 BLabel side B
Cruisin' GangAmerica
Vinyl pressings
America
by Cruisin' Gang · 1985
13 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
America 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 America
6 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Cruisin' Records CRN 737
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Car
- Runout / matrix
CRN 737 A MGRunout Side A
CRN 737 B MGRunout Side B
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Cruisin' Records CRN 737
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Ship
- Runout / matrix
CRN 737 A MGRunout Side A
CRN 737 B MGRunout Side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5380ZYX Records ZYX 5380
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 5380 A SST XRunout side A, etched
ZYX 5380 B SST +Runout side B, etched
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
X ZYX 1185 A SSTRunout hand-etched side A
X ZYX 1185 B SSTRunout hand-etched side B
Venezuela
1985- Label and catalog number
- Grabaciones Mundiales GM.200-0014
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records 5380 / ZYX Records ZYX 5380First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records 1185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Cruisin' Records CRN 737First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Cruisin' Records CRN 737First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Cruisin' Records CRN 737First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Grabaciones Mundiales GM.200-0014First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 15912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BNS - 1597", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BNS-1597", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 805612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 70567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 805612", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 805612", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
Tracklist
- AAmerica (Vocal) Medley With Machinery7:20
- B1America (Instrumental) Medley With Machinery4:45
- B2America (Radio Version) Medley With Machinery4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of America are there?
13 vinyl pressings of America are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Germany, Venezuela. One of them is Cruisin' Records CRN 737.
How do I tell if my copy of America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRN 737, 5380, 1185, GM.200-0014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CRN 737 A MG and CRN 737 B MG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is America 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.