France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Crystal GrassCrystal World
Vinyl pressings
Crystal World
by Crystal Grass · 1974
16 pressings9 countriesFunkDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Crystal World was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Crystal World
12 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PHI 6009515 1 380 CIDISStamped on Runout Area side A
PHI 6009 515 2 380 CIDISStamped on Runout Area side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 15101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 15101Polydor 2066 555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD 15101-AS-2 sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ RL PRA Side Runout
PD 15101-BS-2 -1 -1 PRCB Side Runout
PD 15101-APrinted on label, A side
PD 15101-BPrinted on label, B side
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 15101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 15101Polydor 2066 555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Shelley Products Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-15101-AS-1 2-21-75 41843 STERLING RL [Ƨ (backwards S) in a circle]Runout A
PD-15101-AM-1 2-21-75 41839 STERLINGRunout B
PD 15101-ASLabel A
PD 15101-AMLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Philips 6009 515First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Philips 6009 515First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Philips 6009 633First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Greece | Philips 6009 515First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Philips 6009 515First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Philips 6009 515First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Polydor PD 15101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Madagascar | Philips 6009 515First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Polydor PD 15101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Polydor PD 15101 / Polydor 2066 555First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Polydor PD 15101 / Polydor 2066 555First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Polydor PD 15101First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1975 | Turkey | Philips 6009 5157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Philips 6009 6337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Philips 6009 6337", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACrystal World2:59
- BCalifornia Summer2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crystal World are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Crystal World are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Crystal World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, US, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Philips 6009 515.
How do I tell if my copy of Crystal World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6009 515, PD 15101, 6009 633) 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 Crystal World 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.