UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CDL 1590
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CDL-1590-A.1 JA C DRunout side A, stamped
CDL 1590 B2 C A / DB TAPE ONERunout side B, stamped/etched
Vinyl pressings
Crest Of A Knave
by Jethro Tull · 1987
43 pressings24 countriesArt RockProg RockRock
Crest Of A Knave was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Crest Of A Knave
33 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 20 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CDL 1590
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CDL-1590-A.1 JARunout side A, variant 1
CDL-1590-B.1 JARunout side B, variant 1
CDL 1590 A2Runout side A, variant 2
CDL-1590-B.1 JARunout side B, variant 2, with JA mirrored
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CDL 1590
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CDL 1590 A2 C DRunout, side A, etched
CDL 1590 B2 C DRunout side B, etched
DB TAPE ONERunout, side B, etched
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 1C 064 - 3 21590 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CDL-1590-A.1 JA C DRunout, side A, stamped
CDL 1590 B2 C ARunout side B, stamped
DB TAPE ONERunout, side B, etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis OV 41590
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton GA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
OV-41590-A 1A G1 MASTERDISK HWSide A, var 1
(PXTR) OV-41590 B G1A G1Side B, var 1
OV-41590-A 1X MASTERDISK Hw D G1 C4Side A, var 2
OV-41590-B-1X MASTERDISK Hw G1 [.] B2Side B, var 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis F1-21590
- 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 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | Discos CBS 120-010First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Argentina | Chrysalis 120-010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Chrysalis L 38791 / Chrysalis L-38791First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Chrysalis 231040First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 41590First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 41590LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 41590First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1987 | Colombia | CBS 142105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 208 561First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 208 561First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 832 829-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 832 829-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Chrysalis 832 829-1 / Chrysalis 832829-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Chrysalis 75224First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Chrysalis 832 829-1 / Chrysalis 832829-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Chrysalis 64 3215901LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Steel Monkey5:32
- A2Farm On The Freeway6:28
- A3Jump Start4:52
- A4Said She Was A Dancer3:39
- B1Budapest10:00
- B2Mountain Men6:39
- B3Raising Steam4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crest Of A Knave are there?
43 vinyl pressings of Crest Of A Knave are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Crest Of A Knave first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Sweden, South Africa and more. One of them is Chrysalis CDL 1590.
How do I tell if my copy of Crest Of A Knave is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CDL 1590, 1C 064 - 3 21590 1, OV 41590, F1-21590) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CDL-1590-A.1 JA C D and CDL 1590 B2 C A / DB TAPE ONE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crest Of A Knave 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.
