Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 64812
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
Å MX203751 VS64812-1Side A runout
Å MX203752 VS64812-2Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Crime Of Passion
by Mike Oldfield · 1983
20 pressings12 countriesClassic RockPop RockRockPop
Crime Of Passion was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Crime Of Passion
2 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 64812
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Å MX203751 VS64812-1Side A runout, stamped
Å MX203752 VS64812-2Side B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 64812First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 64812First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS 6487", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 8003312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 900967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Greece | Virgin 062-VG 2008Z12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin VS 6487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin VINX 3212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin VIN 450927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 6487", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Virgin 5177057", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | Virgin VS 5557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SVIRG 89041 / Virgin VS 6487", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 106 102 / Virgin 106 102-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 106 1027", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACrime Of Passion3:38
- BJungle Gardenia2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crime Of Passion are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Crime Of Passion are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Crime Of Passion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Australia. One of them is Virgin VS 64812.
How do I tell if my copy of Crime Of Passion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 64812) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Å MX203751 VS64812-1 and Å MX203752 VS64812-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crime Of Passion 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.
