UK
March 1985- Label and catalog number
- Proto ENA(T) 124Proto ENA T 124
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ENAT-124-A2. 1 MT. DAMONT MWA-side runout, etched
ENAT-124-AA2. 1 MT. DAMONT MAA-side runout, etched
LegearCrashin' Down
Vinyl pressings
Crashin' Down
by LeGear · 1985
10 pressings5 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Crashin' Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Crashin' Down
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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
March 15, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Proto ENAT 124
- Format
- 12", White Label, Single Sided
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Proto ENA 124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Proto ENAT-124
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 601 665Proto 601 665
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 107 244Proto 107 244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 601 665 / Proto 601 665First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 107 244 / Proto 107 244First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Finland | Polarvox Oy ENAT 124First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Proto 134.688 / CNR Records 134.688First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CNR 234.688First yearMaxi-Single, 12" | Maxi-Single, 12" |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Polarvox ENA 124 / Polarvox Oy ENA 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Proto ENA 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Proto ENAT-124First year12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Proto ENA(T) 124 / Proto ENA T 124First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Proto ENAT 124First year12", White Label, Single Sided | 12", White Label, Single Sided |
Tracklist
- ACrashin' Down (Mega Dance Version)5:15
- AA1Crashin' Down (Dance Version)4:36
- AA2Hold Me Tonight
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crashin' Down are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Crashin' Down are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Crashin' Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Europe, Finland, Netherlands and more. One of them is Proto ENA(T) 124, released March 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Crashin' Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ENA(T) 124, ENAT 124, ENA 124, ENAT-124) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ENAT-124-A2. 1 MT. DAMONT MW and ENAT-124-AA2. 1 MT. DAMONT M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crashin' Down 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.