UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-20453
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1 20453-1NSide A
T2 20453-1NSide B
Gene VincentThe Crazy Beat Of Gene Vincent
Vinyl pressings
The Crazy Beat Of Gene Vincent
by Gene Vincent · 1963
12 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
The Crazy Beat Of Gene Vincent was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Crazy Beat Of Gene Vincent
2 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 2 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T. 20453Capitol Records T-20453
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1 20453 21 M6 225704Runout stamped side A
T2 20453 21 M6 225705Runout stamped side B
T1-20453Label side A
T2-20453Label side B
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | France | Capitol Records T. 20453 / Capitol Records T-20453First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Capitol Records T-20453First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2 C 064-85037 / Capitol Records 2 C 064-85.037LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2S 064-85037LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2 S 064-85037 / Capitol Records 2 S 064-85.037LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2 C 064-85037 / Capitol Records 2 C 064-85.037LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2C 064-85037 MLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Capitol Records 7C 064-85037 MLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 7489301LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Waxtime 772127LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records T-20453 / Capitol Records T. 20453LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2C 064-85037LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Crazy Beat
- A2Important Words
- A3It's Been Nice
- A4Lonesome Boy
- A5Good Lovin'
- A6I'm Gonna Catch Me A Rat
- B1Rip It Up
- B2High Blood Pressure
- B3That's The Trouble With Love
- B4Weeping Willow
- B5Tear Drops
- B6Gone Gone Gone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Crazy Beat Of Gene Vincent are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Crazy Beat Of Gene Vincent are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 2016.
When was The Crazy Beat Of Gene Vincent first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, France. One of them is Capitol Records T-20453.
How do I tell if my copy of The Crazy Beat Of Gene Vincent is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T-20453, T. 20453) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 20453-1N and T2 20453-1N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Crazy Beat Of Gene Vincent 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.
