Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C4-7061
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C4-7061-A-1B-2HZ: DM-16runout Side A
7061-B-1B-2GZ DM-8runout Side B
7061-AMatrix Label Side A
7061-BMatrix Label Side B
GowanA Criminal Mind
Vinyl pressings
A Criminal Mind
by Gowan · 1984
14 pressings7 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
A Criminal Mind was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 A Criminal Mind
13 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS 2079
- Format
- 12"
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C4-7061
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C4-7061-A-1B-2HZ:Runout Side A, variant 1
C4-7061-B-1B-2HZ:Runout Side B, variant 1
C4-7061-A-1C-2HZ:Runout Side A (Variant 2)
C4-7061-B-1C-2HZ: I GRunout Side B (Variant 2) (IG is stamped, everything else etched)
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS 2079
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSM 174359 - 1ARunout Side A
XSM 174360 - 1ARunout Side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS TX 6265
- Format
- 12"
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 6265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 3300First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia C4-7061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia CAS 2079First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia CAS 2079First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia C4-7061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBSA 6265 / CBS A 6265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBSA 6265 / CBS A 6265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12-6265First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Portugal | CBS CBS A 6265First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | CBS TX 6265First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | UK | CBS A 6265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 38-04927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 38-04927First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1985 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP-706412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AA Criminal Mind (Edit)4:38
- BKeep The Tension On3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Criminal Mind are there?
14 vinyl pressings of A Criminal Mind are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was A Criminal Mind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Canada, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia C4-7061.
How do I tell if my copy of A Criminal Mind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C4-7061, CAS 2079, TX 6265, A 6265) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C4-7061-A-1B-2HZ: DM-16 and 7061-B-1B-2GZ DM-8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Criminal Mind 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.