Australia
July 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237329
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
△ MX188226 SBP237329-1Runout A, stamped
△ MX188227 SBP237329-2Runout B, stamped
MX188226Label A
MX188227Label B
Vinyl pressings
Graffiti Crimes
by Mi-Sex · 1979
29 pressings15 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Graffiti Crimes was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Graffiti Crimes
11 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237329
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
△ MX191133 SBP237329-1Runout A, stamped
△ MX191134 SBP237329-2Runout B, stamped
MX191133Label A
MX191134Label B
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237329CBS BA 222563
- Format
- LP, Album, 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
△ MX188226 SBP237329-1 IIRunout A, Stamped
△ MX188227 SBP237329-2 IIRunout B, Stamped
MX188226Label A
MX188227Label B
Australia
July 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237329
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
II △ MX188226 SBP237329-1Runout A, stamped
II △ MX188227 SBP237329-2Runout B, stamped
MX188226Label A
MX188227Label B
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PCC-90578Columbia PCC 90578
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
90578 A .1A. 2H2D DM 1Runout Side A etched
90578 B .1A. 2H2D DM 3Runout Side B etched
90578 ALabel side A
90578 BLabel side B
Colombia
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS 14-1379
- 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 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | CBS SBP 237329First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | CBS SBP 237329 / CBS BA 222563First yearLP, Album, 7", Single | LP, Album, 7", Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia PCC-90578 / Columbia PCC 90578First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Colombia | CBS 14-1379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 83954 / CBS 83954First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | CBS 83954First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | CBS CBS 83954First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237329First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237329 / CBS BA 222563First yearLP, Album, 7", Single | LP, Album, 7", Single |
| 1979 | Australia | CBS SBP 237329First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | CBS SBP 237329First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25·3P-189LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25·3P-189LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25 3P-189LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Epic LNS-17315LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | CBS 83954 / Epic JE 36349LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Philippines | CBS/Sony LP-1400-ELP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2451LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS S 84157LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | CBS 84157LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | CBS CBS S 84157LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S CBS 84157LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Epic JE 36349LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Epic JE 36349 / Epic NJE 36349LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic JE 36349LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Epic JE 36349LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Australia | Sony Music 88985342441LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Graffiti Crimes3:49
- A2Wot Do You Want?2:55
- A3But You Don't Care3:58
- A4Not Such A Bad Boy2:43
- A5Stills5:50
- B121-203:15
- B2I Wanna Be With You2:43
- B3Camera Kazi5:28
- B4A Loser2:55
- B5Inside You3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Graffiti Crimes are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Graffiti Crimes are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1979 and 2017.
When was Graffiti Crimes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Australia, Canada, Colombia, Europe and more. One of them is CBS SBP 237329, released July 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Graffiti Crimes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SBP 237329, PCC-90578, 14-1379, CBS 83954) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, △ MX188226 SBP237329-1 and △ MX188227 SBP237329-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Graffiti Crimes 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.
