Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 112 337
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DS 112337 A-1/4-89Runout Side A
DS 112337 B-1/4-89Runout Side B
S 112337 ALabel Side A
S 112337 BLabel Side B
Living In A BoxGatecrashing
Vinyl pressings
Gatecrashing
by Living In A Box · 1989
12 pressings7 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Gatecrashing was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Gatecrashing
12 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
April 24, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis LIBX 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LIBX-6-A1 JAA side runout, etched
LIB.X.6.B.1B side runout, etched
UK
April 24, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis LIB 6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LIB 6 A1 JA ΛRunout [etched] side A
LIB 6 B1 ΛRunout [etched] side B
LIB 6-1Side A label
LIB 6-2Side B label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis LIBXW 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LIBXW 6∙A∙I JARunout A side
LIBXW 6∙B∙IRunout B side
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis LIBX 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LIBX - 6 A1 JARunout, A-side, hand etched
LIBX - 6 B1Runout, B-side, hand etched
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2263
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Chrysalis CHS 2263First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Australasia | Chrysalis ED 430First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Chrysalis 112 337First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Chrysalis 612 337First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Greece | Chrysalis 4807First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Chrysalis 14 3233716 / EMI 14 3233716First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Chrysalis 06 3233717First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Chrysalis 052 32 3371 6First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Chrysalis LIBXW 6First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Chrysalis LIBX 6First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Chrysalis LIBX 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Chrysalis LIB 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGatecrashing3:07
- BGet On The Dog Doza3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gatecrashing are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Gatecrashing are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Gatecrashing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, Australasia, Germany and more. One of them is Chrysalis 112 337.
How do I tell if my copy of Gatecrashing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 112 337, LIBX 6, LIB 6, LIBXW 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS 112337 A-1/4-89 and DS 112337 B-1/4-89. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gatecrashing 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.
