UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20134 SMCL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A: 134087 1 Y // 1 ∇ 420
Side B: 134087 2 Y // 1 ∇ 420
Eyes Of BlueThe Crossroads Of Time
Vinyl pressings
The Crossroads Of Time
by Eyes Of Blue · 1968
10 pressings9 countriesPsychedelic RockRock
The Crossroads Of Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 The Crossroads Of Time
6 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 5 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61184
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Mercury Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61184-A-M1 MRSide A Stamped [MR Etched]
SR 61184-B-M1 MRSide B Stamped [MR Etched]
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61184
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61184-A- M1 MRRunout A
SR 61184-B- M1 MRRunout B
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61184
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SM-7290
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 134 087 MCY
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Mercury SR 61184First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Japan | Mercury SM-7290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Mercury 134 087 MCYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | Mercury 20134 SMCLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Mercury SR 61184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Mercury SR 61184First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Spain | Wah Wah Records LPS173LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Not On Label (Eyes Of Blue)LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Germany | Tapestry Records TPT 263LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| ? | Greece | Not On Label MTB16LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Crossroads Of Time5:00
- A2Never Care3:19
- A3I'll Be Your Friend3:49
- A47 + 7 Is2:33
- A5Prodigal Son5:27
- B1Largo3:15
- B2Love Is The Law5:16
- B3Yesterday4:23
- B4I Wonder Why3:15
- B5World Of Emotion2:50
- B6Inspiration For A New Day3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Crossroads Of Time are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Crossroads Of Time are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1968 and 2016.
When was The Crossroads Of Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Mercury 20134 SMCL.
How do I tell if my copy of The Crossroads Of Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20134 SMCL, SR 61184, SM-7290, 134 087 MCY) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side A: 134087 1 Y // 1 ∇ 420 and Side B: 134087 2 Y // 1 ∇ 420. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Crossroads Of Time 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.