UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1285
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1285 A//1▽EUT 11 3 ƱSide A runout.
CHR 1285 B//1▽EUT 11 4 Ʊ *.Side B runout.
Vinyl pressings
Civilian
by Gentle Giant · 1980
16 pressings8 countriesPop RockProg RockRock
Civilian was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Civilian
15 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1285
- Format
- LP, Advance, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1285 A//1 EUT [Utopia lyre symbol]Side A runout
CHR 1285 B//1 EUT [Utopia lyre symbol]Side B runout
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36341
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o AL-36341-1C 1TSide A runout, variant 1
o BL-36341-1D 1TSide B runout, variant 1
AL-36341-1D IT oSide A runout, variant 2
o BL-36341-1D IT DSide B runout, variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36341
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-36341-1F S1 A2Side 1 Runouts Stamped [S1 A2 is etched]
BL-36341-1E S1 B2Side 2 Runouts Stamped [S1 B2 is etched]
AL 36341Side 1 Label
BL 36341Side 2 Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36341
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 36341 - 1A
BL 36341 - 1L
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36341Columbia 36341
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-36341-1B DSide A runout
Ƨ 1 BL-36341-1E SX BSide B runout
AL 36341Side A label
BL 36341Side B label
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Chrysalis L37298 / Chrysalis CHR 1285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Chrysalis 6307 697First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 697First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Chrysalis 202 652-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Chrysalis 202 652-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Chrysalis 6307 697First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 511 285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1285First yearLP, Advance, Album | LP, Advance, Album |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36341First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36341 / Columbia 36341First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36341First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36341First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Columbia JC 36341First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Alucard ALUGGV067 / Alucard 804471000749LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Convenience (Clean And Easy)3:12
- A2All Through The Night4:20
- A3Shadows On The Street3:17
- A4Number One4:44
- B1Underground3:47
- B2I Am A Camera3:29
- B3Inside Out5:50
- B4It's Not Imagination3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Civilian are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Civilian are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 2023.
When was Civilian first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1285.
How do I tell if my copy of Civilian is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1285, JC 36341, L37298, 6307 697) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1285 A//1▽EUT 11 3 Ʊ and CHR 1285 B//1▽EUT 11 4 Ʊ *.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Civilian 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.
