US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS 7017
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
JXS-7017-A 7075 A/VSide A, etched
JXS-7017-B 7075 SM A/WSide B, etched
Jukka TolonenCrossection
Vinyl pressings
Crossection
by Jukka Tolonen · 1975
15 pressings6 countriesJazz-RockProg RockJazzRock
Crossection was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Crossection
4 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS 7017
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
JXS-7017-A /A 7075 ANSide A, etched
JXS-7017-B /A 7075 SMSide B, etched
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records 9098-7017
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
9098-7017-s1side a - runout
9098-7017-s2side b - runout
Scandinavia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SLP-3017
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SLP-3017-ASide A, Etched
SLP 3017 BSide B, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Janus Records 9098-7017First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1975 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP-3017First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | US | Janus Records JXS 7017First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | Janus Records JXS 7017First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Germany | Metronome ZMLP 15.943LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1976 | UK | Sonet SNTF 699LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1976 | UK | Sonet SNTF 699LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Janus Records JXS 7017LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Janus Records JXS 7017LP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | Metronome ZMLP 15.943LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1976 | Australia | Real Records REAL 331 / Real Records R331LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Sonet INT 147.119 / Sonet SNTF 699LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Sonet 137.109 / Sonet SNTF 699LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP-3017LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Scandinavia | Sonet Music AB SLP-3017LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Northern Lights4:15
- A2Witchdrum6:21
- A3Last Quarters8:36
- B1Windermere Avenue7:16
- B2Silva The Cat4:45
- B3Wedding Song4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crossection are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Crossection are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Crossection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Canada, Scandinavia. One of them is Janus Records JXS 7017.
How do I tell if my copy of Crossection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JXS 7017, 9098-7017, SLP-3017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JXS-7017-A 7075 A/V and JXS-7017-B 7075 SM A/W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crossection 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.