US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Solid Platinum Records HCM 62680
- Format
- LP, Album
Prince Charles And The City Beat BandGang War
Vinyl pressings
Gang War
by Prince Charles And The City Beat Band · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesElectroFunkDiscoElectronic
Gang War was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Gang War
3 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 3 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.
New Zealand
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2288
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V2288
Portugal
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 616905
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2288First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Virgin 616905First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Solid Platinum Records HCM 62680First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 205 653 / Virgin 205 653-270LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 205 653 / Virgin 205 653-270LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 205 653 / Virgin 205 653-270LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Virgin 205.653 / Virgin 205 653LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Greyhound Record Productions GRP LP 101LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 205 653 / Virgin 205 653-270LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Virgin 205 653 / Virgin 205 653-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rise4:03
- A2Move Your Feet (To The Beat)2:32
- A3You Are My Love4:16
- A4Passion5:45
- B1In The Streets7:11
- B2Tight Jeans5:42
- B3Gang War5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gang War are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gang War are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 1987.
When was Gang War first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, New Zealand, Portugal. One of them is Solid Platinum Records HCM 62680.
How do I tell if my copy of Gang War is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HCM 62680, V 2288, 616905) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gang War 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.