UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jungle Records JUNG 23
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO JUNG 23 A1 DEDICATED TO BUFFALO TOWN HOUSESide A runout, hand etched
MPO JUNG 23 B1 ♥ R.I.P. 22.9.84 XXX PPSide B runout, hand etched
Patti PalladinCrawfish
Vinyl pressings
Crawfish
by Patti Palladin · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesRock & RollAlternative RockNew WaveRock
Crawfish 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 Crawfish
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jungle Records JUNG 23T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JUNG 23 T A 1 Dedicated to "Buffalo"...TOWN HOUSE MPOEtched A side runout
JUNG23T B1 ....RIP 24.9.84 xxx P.P. MPOEtched B side runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jungle Records JUNG23P
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jungle Records JUNG 23T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
JUNG 23 T A 1 Dedicated to "Buffalo"...TOWN HOUSE MPOEtched A side runout
JUNG23T B1 ....RIP 24.9.84 xxx P.P. MPOEtched B side runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jungle Records JUNG23P
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- AIM FAN 002
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | AIM FAN 002First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | SMS Records SP15-5263First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | SMS Records SP15-5263First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Producciones Twins T-1217First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Jungle Records JUNG 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Jungle Records JUNG 23TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Jungle Records JUNG23PFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | UK | Jungle Records JUNG 23TFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Jungle Records JUNG23PFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Jungle Records JUNG0237", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ACrawfish3:24
- BTie Me Up3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crawfish are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Crawfish are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 2007.
When was Crawfish first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Japan, Spain. One of them is Jungle Records JUNG 23.
How do I tell if my copy of Crawfish is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JUNG 23, JUNG 23T, JUNG23P, FAN 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO JUNG 23 A1 DEDICATED TO BUFFALO TOWN HOUSE and MPO JUNG 23 B1 ♥ R.I.P. 22.9.84 XXX PP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crawfish 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.